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Sources Detail Contract Standoff and Family Tension Behind AlcarazFerrero Split

Samuel Lopez is set to lead Alcaraz’s early 2026 build-up as the camp weighs longer-term coaching plans.

Overview

  • Alcaraz and Ferrero confirmed the end of their seven-year partnership, with Ferrero saying he wished he could have continued.
  • A source close to Ferrero told CLAY, reported by Tennis365, that a new 2026 deal arrived with a 48-hour deadline and was rejected after his counter-offer was refused.
  • The same reporting says Ferrero’s relationship with Alcaraz’s father had been deteriorating, including disagreements over how to manage the player’s career.
  • Additional accounts reference disputes over commercial commitments and money, including claims Ferrero sought a raise, though neither party has confirmed those details.
  • Samuel Lopez is expected to run the coaching team for the start of 2026, with the long-term setup and any additional hires yet to be announced.