Juan Carlos Ferrero expressed his gratitude to Carlos Alcaraz for the time they spent together and everything they achieved, but also appeared to indicate that he wanted to continue with their partnership but the 22-year-old had other plans.
On Wednesday afternoon, an absolute bombshell dropped after Alcaraz announced in a lengthy social media post that he was splitting with Ferrero. During their seven years together, the Spanish tennis star won 24 titles on the main level - of which six have come at Grand Slams - and also captured eight titles on the lower-tier when he was just starting. The 22-year-old, who finished as the Year-End No. 1, entered his 50th week at the top spot this Monday.
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This year, Alcaraz won a total of eight titles, including his second victories at the French Open and the US Open.
Ferrero: I wish I could have continued...
"Thank you, Carlos, for the trust, the effort, and for making your way of competing make me feel so special. I wish you all the best, both professionally and personally. I would also like to thank the entire team for making my work easier throughout all these years. With you, I have learned that work is not just about tasks or results, but about the people who walk alongside you. Each and every one of you has left a mark on me that I will never forget," Ferrero wrote on Instagram.
"We have been an incredible team despite the difficulties, and I am sure you will continue to achieve great success. I wish I could have continued. I am convinced that good memories and good people always find a way to cross paths again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
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Before starting to work with Alcaraz, Ferrero had a stint with Alexander Zverev.
Meanwhile, Alcaraz will continue working with Samuel Lopez, who has also been a part of his team for years.
