"I have three kids at home and he's the fourth" remarks coach Juan Carlos Ferrero on Carlos Alcaraz

Juan Carlos Ferrero spoke about his role as Carlos Alcaraz's coach following his defeat in the 2023 French Open by 3-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1.

Alcaraz had a disappointing exit from Roland Garros after losing in the semifinals to Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard played against the 22-time Grand Slam champion with the possibility of reaching another Grand Slam final, but a regrettable injury in the third set prevented him from maintaining his rhythm, and he ended up barely moving on the court.

His coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, has been by his side throughout his breakthrough on the circuit, and Alcaraz has emphasized the importance of the former world No. 1 in his results. The 42-year-old former tennis player commented on his work with the 2022 US Open champion.

"I mean he's like my fourth kid, I have three kids at home, and he's the fourth. I love the situation that we create, we create something more than a coach and a player and we hold a great respect for each other," Ferrero said.

"He's Carlos, of course. I think for the people now, he has to be a new dream. I know it's difficult to win 22 Grand Slams, but at the same time, you can see Carlos how far he dreams, and I think he's going to be high."

Alcaraz runs the risk of losing the world No. 1 ranking if Djokovic defeats Casper Ruud this Sunday and claims his third French Open title.