Juan Carlos Ferrero is facing a pretty tough situation. The Spanish coach might have to make a really difficult choice if Jannik Sinner comes knocking on his door.
For years, it looked like Ferrero and Carlos Alcaraz were inseparable. The young Spanish star even called his 45-year-old coach his "second father." Their partnership was working amazingly well.
Then everything changed. They shocked the tennis world by splitting ahead of the 2026 season.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz | 22 | 68,791 | 25 - 5 |
Nobody really knew what happened at first. But Ferrero’s statement hinted that he wasn’t the one who wanted to end things.
The Truth Comes Out
Ferrero finally broke his silence in an interview with MARCA. He confirmed what many suspected – the split wasn’t his idea.
The coach said he’d actually want to stay as part of the world No. 1’s team. But during that same interview, he got asked about something pretty interesting.
What if Sinner wanted him as a coach?
It’s not happening anytime soon. Darren Cahill is still working with Sinner, even though he originally planned to leave at the end of 2025. He changed his mind and decided to stick around.
But eventually, Cahill will step away. And when that happens, Ferrero might be an option.
A Difficult Decision
Ferrero didn’t slam the door on coaching Sinner. But he’s clearly not ready to think about it right now.
"It’s something I’d have to think about. He is an extraordinary player, but as I said before, it’s not the time to think about something like that and say yes or no. Now is the time to get through this difficult period because I still think about Carlos every day, and it’s not the time to think about others."
The pain from losing Alcaraz is still really fresh.
There’s an interesting angle here though. Ferrero and Alcaraz apparently had different ideas about how to approach tennis. The coach wanted his player to focus more on his career. Alcaraz wanted more balance in his life outside the sport.
Sinner’s approach might actually be more in line with what Ferrero wants.
Still Healing
But Ferrero isn’t ready to analyze potential partnerships yet. He adapted his style as much as he could for Alcaraz, and right now he just needs time to recover.
"I’ve adapted my style as much as I could for Carlos. I’m not considering other options at all because I need two or three months of peace and quiet and for the pain to subside. After that, if other possibilities arise, we’ll weigh them up. In the end, it’s been almost eight years nonstop and a lot of time away from home. Being home now is a blessing."
Almost eight years of non-stop coaching takes a toll. All that time away from home, all that emotional investment.
For now, Ferrero’s focused on healing. But when Cahill eventually steps away from Sinner’s team, things could get really interesting. The Italian star might just be the perfect fit for what Ferrero has to offer.
The tennis world will be watching to see what happens next.
