Carlos Alcaraz is parting ways with his long-term coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero. Over the past seven years, the two have carried one of the most prolific partnerships in contemporary tennis, with Alcaraz taking six Grand Slam titles, 24 tour-level titles, and becoming the youngest player to reach the No. 1 position in ATP rankings.
Alcaraz shared a message on social media, sharing the news with the world and thanking Ferrero for his work. "After more than seven years together, Juanki and I have decided to bring our chapter together as coach and player to an end," he wrote in Spanish.
"Thank you for turning childhood dreams into reality. We started this journey when I was barely a kid, and throughout all this time, you've accompanied me on an incredible journey, on and off the court. And I've enjoyed every step of it so much with you."
"I sincerely wish you all the best in everything that comes your way," Alcaraz continued. "I'm comforted by the knowledge that we gave our all, that we offered everything to each other. Thank you for everything, Juanki!"
Ferrero also shared a statement of his own, without revealing the reason behind the end of their partnership.
"Today is a difficult day. One of those times when it's hard to find the right words. Saying goodbye is never easy, especially when there are so many shared experiences behind it," he wrote. He continued to say that he wished he could have continued serving the role as Alcaraz's coach. "I am convinced that good memories and good people always find a way to cross paths again."
Alcaraz hasn't shared who'll be filling in for Ferrero's position. Next year's tennis season is expected to kick off in January, with the Australian Open, the only major title that Alcaraz hasn't won.
More details about Ferrero's career
Ferrero and Alcaraz had been working together since Alcaraz was a 15-year-old, becoming one of the most important figures throughout his stunning professional career.
For his part, Ferrero is a Spanish retired tennis player who's amassed many credits to his name, including being ranked as the No. 1 player and winning important titles like the French Open. He's found success as a coach, winning the ATP Coach of the Year award alongside Samuel Lopez, who was a part of Alcaraz's 2025 coaching team.
Ferrero also won the coach of the year recognition in 2022.