Current number 1 in world tennis, Carlos Alcaraz announced this Wednesday (12/17) the end of his seven-year partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero. Together they have won 24 titles, including six Grand Slam titles.
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Carlos Alcaraz is currently number one in the ATP rankings.
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Alcaraz has been trained by Ferrero for seven years.
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Together they have won six Grand Slam titles.
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“We managed to reach the top, and I believe that if our sporting journeys were to separate, it had to come from the top. From the place we have always worked for and always aspired to reach,” Alcaraz wrote on social media.
Carlos Alcaraz has not yet announced who the new coach will be. The decision is expected to be made before the start of next season.
Discover the achievements of the partnership between Alcaraz and Ferrero:
- 24 titles.
- Six Grand Slams – US Open (2022 and 2025), Wimbledon (2023 and 2024), Roland Garros (2024 and 2025).
- 280 victories in 345 matches played.
- Alcaraz reached the ATP number one ranking at the age of 19.
- 50 weeks at the top of the world rankings.
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Check out Alcaraz’s message:
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Read the statement in full:
“It’s very difficult for me to write this post… After more than seven years together, Juanki and I have decided to end our time together as coach and player. Thank you for turning childhood dreams into reality. We started this path when I was still a child, and during all this time, you have accompanied me on an incredible journey, on and off the track. And I have truly enjoyed every step with you.
We made it to the top, and I think if our athletic journeys were going to separate, it had to be up there. In the place we have always worked for and always aspire to achieve. There are so many memories that come to mind that keeping just one wouldn’t be fair. You made me grow as an athlete, but above all as a person. And there’s something I really appreciate: I enjoyed the process. I stay with that, with the journey we have taken together.
Now comes times of change for both, new adventures and new projects. But I’m sure we will face them the right way, doing our best, as we always have. Always add up. I wish you the best, from the bottom of my heart, in everything that awaits you. I feel calm knowing that we leave nothing behind, that we make everything available to each other.
Thanks for everything, Juanki!
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