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Everyone wants to know exactly why Carlos Alcaraz split up with Juan Carlos Ferrero. It was, by some margin, one of the most surprising coaching separations in the history of tennis, a decision that came with no clear warning immediately after the greatest season of Alcaraz’s career. The discourse has since ranged from his alleged determination to reside exclusively at home in El Palmar, Murcia and train in his home academy, to potential discontent at Ferrero’s absences from numerous tournaments last year.
'A chapter of life' ends – Alcaraz on Ferrero split
Carlos Alcaraz won the French Open and US Open last year
Six-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz described his surprise split with long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero as a "chapter of life that has to end".
The world number one surprised tennis fans in December when he announced he had parted ways with Ferrero, who had coached him since he was 15 years old.
BBC Sport understands Ferrero did not want to leave his role, but Alcaraz said on Friday they "closed this chapter in mutual".
He explained: "We, as I said, both are still friends, good relationship. But we just decided like this.
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Media day at the Australian Open habitually takes on more significance than elsewhere. It’s where we gain greater insight into player goals for 2026 and thoughts on the year’s opening Grand Slam.
Carlos Alcaraz — bidding once again to complete a career Grand Slam in Melbourne — featured Friday and one topic was keenly discussed.
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