“Everyone is free to have an opinion”: Alcaraz’s father responds to Ferrero’s breakup comments

Carlos Alcaraz's father has issued a brief response following an interview granted by the Spanish coach to Marca, in which Ferrero admitted feeling "hurt by the breakup" and stated he would not close the door on working with Alcaraz again in the future.

The coach clarified that the split was not a financial issue, but rather a decision that came from the 6-time Major champion's inner circle. The most influential figure for the current ATP leader—who at 22 years old holds 24 titles, including 6 Grand Slams—did not reveal the specific reason for not renewing the contract of Ferrero, who recently won the ATP Best Coach Award alongside Samuel Lopez.

The separation between Alcaraz and Ferrero has been one of the most talked-about topics of the tennis world's off-season. Speculation has frequently pointed to Alcaraz's entourage as the ultimate reason for the split. Financial matters, Alcaraz's exhibition schedule, and calendar disagreements have all been cited as potential reasons, although Ferrero did not entirely clarify the final cause.

Alcaraz's father has been repeatedly pointed to as one of those responsible for ending the contractual relationship between Ferrero and "Carlitos." The Spanish coach—a former Roland Garros champion—had worked with Carlos since he was a junior and always maintained a close relationship with the player. Reports also mention the entourage's desire to boost the "Carlos Alcaraz Academy" brand in Murcia, a project that conflicts with training sessions at the Ferrero Academy, located about 100km away.

Recently, the EFE Agency attempted to communicate with Carlos Alcaraz's father regarding Ferrero's comments. He offered a brief response: "Everyone is free to have an opinion based on what they know." That was the only reply from the father of the 6-time Major champion.

For now, the World No. 1 continues working toward the new season, preparing for his first tournament: the Australian Open. There, he will seek to complete the Career Grand Slam and become the youngest player in the Open Era to achieve it.

Alcaraz holds titles at Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open—two at each—while in Australia, he has yet to advance past the quarterfinals, falling in that round in both 2024 and 2025. The Spaniard spent the last week training with Flavio Cobolli in Murcia under the supervision of Samuel Lopez. Lopez worked side-by-side with Ferrero during 2024 and is set to remain as Carlitos' main coach for the coming months, pending a decision from the player's team on whether to add anyone else to the coaching staff.