Serena Williams' childhood coach Rick Macci thinks Carlos Alcaraz's decision to split with Juan Carlos Ferrero was "right" simply because the reigning US Open champion felt that was the route he wanted to go.
After Alcaraz announced on Wednesday that he was parting ways with Ferrero after seven years, the tennis community was left absolutely shocked. And it didn't take long before speculations and rumors about the reasons behind the split started to swirl around. One of the more popular theories is that the 2003 French Open champion was too strict with his professionalism and that the 22-year-old wanted more freedom.
"Asked about the Alcaraz coaching change. He made the right decision because it was his decision. The past success was an amazing win/win. The player has to feel it to deal it. Carlos has his reasons to change the channel as he is the one with the remote control," Macci stated on X.
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Macci: Alcaraz wants more freedom
In a separate X post, Williams' childhood coach added more, saying: "Many people stunned about the Alcaraz coaching change. When your number one and been with someone 7 years and unplug the main guy everybody should be jolted but not a shock. He has two coaches and Carlos wants more freedom and overall say who he is going to pay."
In a lengthy message posted on Instagram, the world No. 1 spoke very highly of Ferrero and expressed huge gratitude for everything they achieved together.
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Ferrero also issued a statement, in which he very strongly indicated that he didn't want the collaboration to end.
