Carlos Alcaraz has officially ended his seven-year coaching relationship with Juan Carlos Ferrero, the former Roland Garros champion who had been instrumental in guiding Alcaraz to the top of the tennis world. The decision was announced through Alcaraz's social media, where he expressed gratitude for Ferrero's guidance and described their journey as a shared path from childhood to the pinnacle of tennis, including victories at Grand Slam tournaments like Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Ferrero, who had previously been recognized as Coach of the Year twice by ATP colleagues, expressed his wish to continue working with Alcaraz but acknowledged that the separation was initiated by the player. He also shared feelings of nostalgia and pride about their time together. Following the split, Alcaraz has appointed Samuel López, a trusted member of his team and former coach of Pablo Carreño, as his new coach for the upcoming Australian Open. López has been part of Alcaraz’s inner circle in recent years and will accompany him to Australia, marking a transitional phase for the young star as he prepares to start a new chapter without Ferrero. The move signifies a period of adjustment and reflection for Alcaraz, who is aiming to maintain his competitive edge and achieve success in the next major tournament. Ferrero, meanwhile, expressed his wish to continue the partnership but respects Alcaraz’s decision, emphasizing that good memories and relationships will always remain. The split is seen as a natural evolution in Alcaraz’s career as he seeks to forge his own path forward in professional tennis.