Juan Carlos Ferrero continues to offer his side of the story regarding his split with Carlos Alcaraz, having seemingly spoken to anybody who will listen over the last few months.
And, his latest interview is all-encompassing, touching on almost every facet of his relationship with the seven-time Grand Slam champion before explaining exactly why their professional relationship came to an end late last year.
Ferrero has insisted he would coach Alcaraz again in the future if asked, but given how the 22-year-old has performed without him in 2026, that seems unnecessary.
After all, he completed his major set in Melbourne by winning the Australian Open title and thus completing the career Grand Slam.
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What was curious immediately following his triumph in the final was Carlos Alcaraz’s decision to snub Ferrero, opting not to mention him as he thanked all those who had got him to this point.
Ferrero has now delivered his thoughts on this decision.
Juan Carlos Ferrero on being snubbed in Carlos Alcaraz’s Australian Open final speech
Speaking on the El Cafelito de Josep Pedrerol podcast, Ferrero insisted that this snub did not impact him.
The Spaniard claimed: “It didn’t bother me that he didn’t mention me; obviously, if he had, I’d have liked it, but I assume he and his team have decided not to talk about the matter anymore, and that’s that.
“I’ll hold on to the message he sent me when we parted, in which he thanked me for everything we’d been through and said I’d been key to him getting where he is.”
That being said, Ferrero did insist he wants to arrange a meeting with Alcaraz, in an effort to clear the air between them after what has been a tumultuous past few months.
Juan Carlos Ferrero needs to move on from Carlos Alcaraz
Whilst it’s never easy to move on from a partnership like this, particularly when Ferrero and Alcaraz seemingly shared such a close, father-son-like bond, it is time that the coach move on.
After all, he actually already has a new role with young golfer Ángel Ayora, yet continues to discuss his former pupil whenever possible.
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It’s clear that he’s regretful of the decision, even if he insists that the split was not mutual.
And, with this latest lengthy interview only adding to the long list of quotes that Ferrero has produced about Alcaraz in the last few months, it feels like we have seen him speak about the 22-year-old more now than he ever did when working alongside him.
It’s time Ferrero moves on, because it’s pretty clear that Alcaraz has, having won the only two tournaments he’s entered in 2026.
