Toni Nadal has criticised Carlos Alcaraz for not mentioning his former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after his triumph at the 2026 Australian Open.<\/p>\n
Alcaraz<\/a> parted ways Ferrero in December, bringing an end to a hugely successful partnership that began in 2018 when he was 16.<\/p>\n The Australian Open was Alcaraz\u2019s first tournament since the split, and he secured his maiden title in Melbourne with Samuel Lopez as his new head coach.<\/p>\n In the trophy ceremony on Rod Laver Arena, Alcaraz alluded to the noise surrounding Ferrero\u2019s departure as he thanked his team.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been a real emotional rollercoaster, and we went through all of it without listening to what people were saying before coming to Australia,\u201d said the 22-year-old.<\/p>\n \u201cWe just did the right work\u2026 They\u2019ve been pushing me every day to do things properly, so I can only say I\u2019m really grateful to everyone I have in that corner right now.\u201d<\/p>\n In his press conference, Alcaraz was asked if there had been extra motivation for him to prove that he could win a first Grand Slam title without Ferrero.<\/p>\n \u201cNo, to be honest. I don\u2019t listen to the people who have doubts. I came here just to play for myself, for my team,\u201d the Spaniard asserted.<\/p>\n Tennis News<\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s Australian Open win proved Ferrero split was \u2018right decision\u2019 \u2013 former world No 1<\/a><\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz reveals \u2018special moment\u2019 with Rafael Nadal after Australian Open final<\/a><\/p>\n