Carlos Alcaraz is saying goodbye to his longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, the man who guided him to the pinnacle of men’s tennis during a seven-year partnership, the top-ranked player announced on Wednesday. on social media.
With Ferrero, Alcaraz claimed six Grand Slam titles: two French Open titles, two Wimbledon crowns and two US Opens. He collected 24 tour-level titles, including eight Masters 1000 trophies. The 22-year-old enjoyed a career-best 71 match wins and claimed eight titles this season.
“After more than seven years together, Juanki and I have decided to end our chapter as coach and player together,” Alcaraz wrote. “Thank you for making childhood dreams come true. We started this journey when I was just a child, and all the while you have been with me on an incredible journey, both on and off the field. And I have so enjoyed every step with you.”
It’s very difficult for me to write this post… After over seven years together, Juanki and I have decided to end our time together as coach and player.
Thank you for making childhood dreams come true. We started this path when I was a child, and during… pic.twitter.com/D4GSxYsZUY
— Carlos Alcaraz (@carlosalcaraz) December 17, 2025
With Ferrero, Alcaraz became the youngest player to reach No. 1 in the ATP rankings after winning the 2022 US Open at the age of 19.
Ferrero also hit one statement on social media without elaborating on the reason for the breakup, saying: “Today is a difficult day. One of those days where it’s hard to find the right words. Saying goodbye is never easy, especially when there are so many shared experiences behind it.”
He added that he wished “I could have continued” as Alcaraz’s coach and that “I firmly believe that good memories and good people always find a way to cross paths again.”
Ferrero, a former world No. 1 and French Open champion, had guided Alcaraz since he was 15 years old and throughout his professional career. Ferrero recently won the ATP’s Coach of the Year award alongside Samuel Lopez, who joined Alcaraz’s coaching team in 2025. Ferrero also won the Coach of the Year award in 2022.
“I sincerely wish you all the best in everything that comes your way,” Alcaraz wrote. “I am comforted by the knowledge that we gave everything, that we offered everything to each other. Thank you for everything, Juanki!”
The Associated Press and PA contributed to this report.
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