The split between Carlos Alcaraz and his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero caused many reactions. A large number of tennis experts were surprised by Carlos Alcaraz's decision.
One of those who also reacted was Brad Gilbert, who shared his opinion via X.
Although he expected something to happen during the break, he didn't expect things to go exactly this way.
Gilbert, looking back on the past in the world of tennis, is aware that such changes are common, although few expected that Alcaraz would be the one making this change.
Their relationship
The relationship between the two was ideal, at least judging by the Spaniard's successes this year, but also by what we could visually observe. However, there were clearly some disagreements between them or they had different visions of the future, which we will only find out.
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Gilbert believes that if a player feels dissatisfied in such a relationship, a split usually follows soon. World-class players like him are willing to make any decision that will help them in the long run.
However, he reveals that David Ferrer could be a great successor, because his experience could be crucial for Carlos Alcaraz's success.
In addition to him, Gilbert mentions Carlos Moya, a man who achieved great success with Rafael Nadal, but it is difficult to expect that Moya will leave the Nadal Academy and decide on such a step in his career.
This decision by Carlos Alcaraz certainly changes a lot, and we will follow the situation closely to see who will ultimately succeed Juan Carlos Ferrero.
