Overview
- Mats Wilander told Eurosport that Roger Federer’s contrasting approach could add variety, touch and net play to Carlos Alcaraz’s game, whereas he views Andy Murray as stylistically too similar.
- Alcaraz has yet to appoint a second senior coach and Samuel López, who joined full-time before 2025, is leading day-to-day preparation for Melbourne.
- The seven-year partnership with Juan Carlos Ferrero ended in December, with reports describing a strained renewal process before the split.
- Reports cited by outlets say Murray was considered in 2024 before Novak Djokovic briefly hired him as coach, a claim that remains unconfirmed.
- Alex Corretja says Alcaraz does not need extra motivation to prove himself after the change and notes the world No.1 arrived in Melbourne a week early to prepare under López.