Juan Carlos Ferrero has been interviewed several times since his split from Carlos Alcaraz at the end of last year.
During an interview with ‘Corriere della Sera‘, Ferrero was reported to have made the following comment when told about Ricardo Piatti’s claim that Alcaraz would never have bought a $9 million yacht when he was his coach.
“He’s right… Maybe I said no to him too many times, but Carlos [Alcaraz] was family to me, and that’s how I raise my children,” they reported Ferrero saying (translated from Italian).
Are you surprised by how he has coped since Ferrero’s departure? 🤔
2003 French Open champion Ferrero has now denied saying that, issuing an official statement on social media.
Juan Carlos Ferrero responds to ‘false statements’ made about his comments on Carlos Alcaraz
Ferrero posted the following message on Instagram.
“Regrettably, I once again have to respond to incorrect or false statements or news. In light of headlines such as ‘Alcaraz did not buy a yacht with me, I educate my children this way’ and similar ones,” said Ferrero.
“I would like to reflect on the responsibility that the media have when reporting. When a story is published, especially if it affects a person’s public image or even their personal relationships, it is essential to check and verify the information before sharing it.
“Misinformation or lack of rigor is not acceptable. If an interview is quoted or statements are transcribed, the minimum requirement is to make sure they have been reproduced correctly.
“Honestly, it is getting harder for me to give interviews. I receive constant requests, and I always try to deal with the media with respect and good will. That is why it is especially frustrating when situations like this occur, in which statements that are wrongly transcribed generate misleading headlines that then spread quickly.
“In the interview, I did not refer to the education of my children at any time, and I also believe that buying a yacht is neither good nor bad. Fortunately, the interview was transcribed by the ATP, so I’m attaching the text for anyone to check what was actually said.
“I would also like to address the public and the fans: don’t believe everything you read. Check the information, go to the original sources whenever possible, and draw your own conclusions.”
Ferrero is clearly unhappy with the media at the minute, and that’s understandable.
He has been very open about his split from Alcaraz, when others in his position likely wouldn’t have been.
But perhaps now is the time for Ferrero to move on and stop talking about his former pupil.
Every word he says about the world number two is heavily scrutinised, so why attract negative attention when it can be avoided?
With Alcaraz out injured and Ferrero working with Spanish golfer, Angel Ayora, surely their split is the last thing on either man’s mind.
And the more headlines that emerge, accurate or not, of Ferrero criticising Alcaraz, the likelihood of them ever reuniting decreases.
Alcaraz and Ferrero’s partnership will go down as one of the best in the sport’s history, but it’s over and now it’s time to look to the future.
When will Carlos Alcaraz return to tennis?
The Spaniard hasn’t been seen on court since April, when he suffered an injury at the Barcelona Open.
That injury forced him out of the remainder of the clay-court season and Wimbledon.
He is expected to return on North American hard courts in the lead-up to the US Open, but how is his recovery going?
Earlier this week, David Ferrer shared what Alcaraz had told him about his injury.
“He told me that he was eager to compete, that it was feeling long, and I think that’s very good. That is very good by Carlos, that he has the illusion of returning to competition,” said Ferrer.
“The process is going well. I don’t know exactly when he’s coming back, but it is on the right track.”
Alcaraz could return to tennis at the Canadian Open Masters 1000 event, which begins on Saturday, August 1.
