Alcaraz reveals shock split from longtime coach JCF

Carlos Alcaraz announced a split with his coach of seven years with Juan Carlos Ferrero now replaced by Samuel Lopez on the eve of the start of the 2026 season.

World No. 1 Alcaraz, a six-time Grand Slam champion, spelled out details of the sacking of his fellow Spaniard in a social media post.

“It is very difficult to write this post. After more than seven years together, ‘Juanki’ and I have decided to end our story together as coach and player.

“Thank you for making the dreams of a child become reality,” Alcaraz added

The 45-year-old Ferrero, a former No. 1 two decades ago, guided his 22-year-old protege to all six of his titles at the majors, starting with the US Open crown three years ago.

While the youngster holds a pair each of Roland Garros, Wimbledon and Open trophies, Alcaraz has repeatedly fallen flat at the Australian Open, where he has stalled in the quarter-finals at the last two editions.

“We started this journey when I was barely a kid, and throughout all this time you’ve been by my side on an incredible ride, on and off the court,” Alcaraz said in his post.

“And I’ve enjoyed every step with you immensely. Now change is coming for both of us, new adventures and new projects.

“I’m at peace knowing we left everything out there, that we gave everything for one another.”

Main photo:- Carlos Alcaraz with 2025 US Open Trophy, his last one with JCF – by ISF Ltd