At the end of 2025, Alcaraz unexpectedly parted ways with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, who has been with him since he was 15 years old. Under Ferrero's guidance, Alcaraz has won 24 major titles, including 6 Grand Slams. This breakup has created a big shock for the tennis world.
Since leaving Ferrero, Alcaraz is said to have had contacts with some big names in the tennis world such as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Andy Murray - people who have the potential to become his new coach. However, the Spanish tennis player does not like this information. He places full faith in Samuel Lopez.
Samuel Lopez is not a strange name. He used to be in Ferrero's coaching staff as a supporting person. Many people expected Lopez to continue this task and Alcaraz would find a new coach. However, Alcaraz is very comfortable working with Samuel Lopez. He quickly spoke out in support of his new coach, in the face of unfair evaluations for him.
He shared: "He provides me with everything that a coach can bring today. Samuel Lopez has never been the number 1 or top professional tennis player, but he is a person with great technique.
According to experts, Lopez can completely prove himself to be an excellent coach, and Alcaraz may win many Grand Slam titles under his guidance.
But Ferrero will probably still be the character that most people associate with Alcaraz's promotion, unless Alcaraz wins the Australian Open 2026 with Lopez in the coaching staff, and then all predictions become meaningless.
In the opening match of this year's tournament, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Adam Walton of Australia with a score of 3-0 (6-3, 7-6, 6-2) to enter the 2nd round. The Australian Open is the only Grand Slam tournament that Alcaraz has not won, the best achievement is reaching the quarterfinals in 2024, 2025.
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