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Juan Carlos Ferrero could reunite with Carlos Alcaraz as coach next year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Juan Carlos Ferrero could reunite with Carlos Alcaraz as coach next year

Summary

Former world number one Dinara Safina predicts a potential reunion between Carlos Alcaraz and his ex-coach Juan Carlos Ferrero in 2027. Alcaraz parted ways with Ferrero in December 2025, ending a successful seven-year partnership that produced six Grand Slam titles. Following Ferrero's exit, Alcaraz's former assistant, Samuel Lopez, took over as head coach. Safina suggests Ferrero might return to coach Alcaraz, although speculation also includes other players. Alcaraz expressed excitement about Ferrero rejoining the tour, stating a belief that his next player will succeed.

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•Alcaraz and Ferrero split in December 2025 after seven years together.
•Alcaraz's current coach is Samuel Lopez, who succeeded Ferrero.
•Ferrero has indicated a return to coaching in 2027 with an unnamed player.
•Dinara Safina believes Ferrero will reunite with Alcaraz, despite speculation about other players.
•Alcaraz expressed happiness about Ferrero returning to the tour.

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11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Juan Carlos Ferrero could return to coach Carlos Alcaraz next year, former world number one predicts

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Carlos Alcaraz’s split with longtime coach Juan Carlos Ferrero late last year came as a huge shock to every tennis fan. In December 2025, Alcaraz...
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