{"id":444707,"date":"2026-02-02T14:06:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/444707\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T14:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:06:16","slug":"carlos-alcarazs-ex-coach-turns-heads-with-major-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/444707\/","title":{"rendered":"Carlos Alcaraz’s Ex-Coach Turns Heads With Major Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"Carlos\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Carlos Alcaraz’s former coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, has a new job after their shocking split.<\/p>\n

A few weeks before the 2026 Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz stunned the tennis world by announcing his break up with longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero.<\/p>\n

With Ferrero, Alcaraz won six Grand Slam titles and became the No. 1 ranked men\u2019s player in the world. Alcaraz didn\u2019t give a reason for the split, but Ferrero said the move stemmed from a contractual dispute.<\/p>\n

The Australian Open marks Alcaraz\u2019s first tournament with Samuel Lopez as the superstar\u2019s head coach. The 22-year-old continues to dominate with Lopez, who\u2019s been part of his team since 2024. If Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic in the final on February 1, he\u2019ll become the youngest man to ever complete a career Grand Slam.<\/p>\n

Before the Australian Open kicked off, Alcaraz shared a statement on working with Lopez. \u201cI\u2019m just having plenty of confidence in the team that I have right now. The practices have gone really well. I\u2019m just feeling well. So I\u2019m just excited about the tournament to begin with the team that I have right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyCarlos Alcaraz of Spain and his coach Samuel Lopez as he trains in preparation for the Australian Open 2026.<\/p>\n

Alcaraz also downplayed the notion of there being a huge shift with Ferrero gone. \u201cI have the same team that I had last year. Just one member missing. So we didn\u2019t change the routine at all. We just going through the preseason and the season in the same way, probably with the improvement that I really want to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Alcaraz is focused on making history at the Australian Open, Ferrero made an unexpected new career announcement.<\/p>\n

Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s Ex-Coach Left Tennis to Join Golfer Angel Ayora\u2019s Team\"Juan<\/p>\n

GettyFormer coach of Spain\u2019s Carlos Alcaraz, Juan Carlos Ferrero, is leaving the tennis world<\/p>\n

Amid Alcaraz\u2019s march toward the final at Melbourne Park, Ferrero revealed he\u2019s leaving the tennis world altogether to work with Angel Ayora, a professional golfer.<\/p>\n

Ferrero posted on Instagram, \u201cExcited to announce a new professional collaboration for 2026!.. We\u2019ll be working together on the mental side of performance and professional development. Tennis is my life, and I\u2019ll continue giving my all at the Academy and on the circuit.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, golf also excites me \u2014 it\u2019s an individual sport where the mental aspect plays a crucial role.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m delighted to be able to contribute my experience and support \u00c1ngel\u2019s growth on the circuit. We\u2019ve already started, highly motivated and looking forward to continuing this journey. \ud83d\udcaa\u26f3.\u201d<\/p>\n

The breakup with Alcaraz was not easy for Ferrero, who thought of the tennis phenom as his \u201cfourth child,\u201d per the BBC<\/a>. \u201cI wish I could have continued,\u201d he added. \u201cI am convinced that good memories and good people always find a way to cross paths again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Carlos Alcaraz Thanked Juan Carlos Ferrero For Making Him \u2018The Player That I Am Right Now\u2019
\nAlcaraz sent a message to Ferrero while speaking to reporters at the Australian Open. \u201cI\u2019ve got to say that I\u2019m really grateful for this seven years I\u2019ve been with Juan Carlos. I learned a lot. Probably thanks to him I\u2019m the player that I am right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alcaraz previously shared a statement on Ferrero\u2019s departure in December: \u201cThank you for turning childhood dreams into realities. We started this journey when I was barely a kid, and throughout all this time you\u2019ve accompanied me on an incredible journey, on and off the court. I\u2019ve enjoyed every step of it so much with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Ferrero, it\u2019s difficult watching Alcaraz play in the Australian Open and not be a part of the team. \u201cIt is not easy what it feels like,\u201d he told TenGolf<\/a> earlier this week. \u201cI\u2019m happy with how he\u2019s playing and the fact that he hasn\u2019t lost a set in the competition yet. He is at a great level, congratulations, and may he continue at his best.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tEmily Bicks<\/a> covers the NFL for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Bills, Seahawks and Chiefs. She’s contributed to Heavy since 2019 and has interviewed some of the biggest stars in sports, including Jerry Rice, Shaquille O’Neal and Stefon Diggs. More about Emily Bicks<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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