Carlos Alcaraz's decision to part ways with long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero has stunned the tennis world, largely due to the timing and the success they shared together. With six Grand Slam titles and a world number one ranking achieved under Ferrero's guidance, the separation has prompted immediate questions about what changed behind the scenes.
The announcement came on 16 December, just days before Christmas, with Ferrero making clear that the decision was not entirely mutual. 'I would have liked to continue,' he said in a closing line that suggested disappointment rather than closure.
