Toni Nadal has offered a composed and insightful perspective on the separation between Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero.
The famous coach addressed one of the most debated splits in recent tennis history.
According to Nadal, any major move surrounding a player of Alcaraz's stature inevitably passes through the player himself. In other words, such a big change could not happen without the approval of someone who actually works with the coach and plays.
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While dismissing the idea that the decision was driven solely by world no. 1, Toni underlined that Carlos' voice carries natural weight within his team. Thus, the decision could not unfold without his green light.
On the other hand, many reports suggest that Carlos and Juan Carlos wanted to continue. Nadal was careful to draw a distinction between influence and initiative, as the latter certainly did not come from the six-time Major champion.
That would sound completely unreal following his career-best season and the strongest possible connection with his long-term coach. Instead of pushing for change, the 22-year-old contributed to a broader evaluation process.
Rather than embracing a dramatic rupture, Toni described the situation as a professional reassessment. However, the saga is now over, and Alcaraz focuses on his off-season training sessions, working with Flavio Cobolli in Murcia.
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World no. 1 will try to prepare for the Australian Open and chase the remaining missing Major in his collection. His team and him made a difficult decision behind the scene, eager to maintain his steady rise and chase more notable titles in the season ahead of us.
Toni's words add a layer of realism - at the very top of the game, collaboration is unavoidable, and responsibility is always shared. Was their decision good? We will find out in the upcoming months.
"It's impossible that Ferrero was fired without Alcaraz's intervention and approval, as nothing happens without his permission. To be clear, I do not think it was the player's decision.
It's normal that Carlos gave his opinion; he is the player on the court. In his mind, the most important thing is that tennis runs smoothly," Toni Nadal said.
