Juan Carlos Ferrero Shares Cryptic Response on Potentially Coaching Jannik Sinner After Carlos Alcaraz Split

Carlos Alcaraz is in the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time in his career.

Juan Carlos Ferrero Shares Cryptic Response on Potentially Coaching Jannik Sinner After Carlos Alcaraz Split

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Juan Carlos Ferrero leaves the door open to coaching Jannik Sinner in the future, just a month after his split with Carlos Alcaraz. The former French Open champion is back in the headlines, amidst the Australian Open, after announcing a few days ago that he will join golfer Angel Ayora’s team this year as his mental health coach.

Ferrero and Alcaraz had been working together as coach and player since 2019, and there was no sign or indication that they would be ending their on-court partnership anytime soon. But surprisingly, last month Alcaraz announced he had parted ways with the Spanish coach, and Ferrero confirmed the split.

With Ferrero by his side, he won six Grand Slams and over 20 tour-level titles. Alcaraz had experienced his best season on tour last year, winning eight titles, including two Grand Slams and three ATP 1000 Masters. However, Alcaraz has continued his form at the Australian Open, and he’s into the semi-finals.

Nonetheless, Alcaraz’s rival Sinner is currently being coached by Darren Cahill. Cahill has worked with notable players such as Andre Agassi, Simona Halep, and Lleyton Hewitt. He was meant to end his partnership with Sinner in 2025, but he changed his mind after the Italian star pleaded with him to remain in his team.

But there’s no information as to when Cahill will finally end his working relationship with Sinner. During an interview with El Larguero, Juan Carlos Ferrero noted that he has not closed the door to return to coaching in the sport, stressing that if opportunities arise for him to be Sinner’s coach, he will think about it:

Well, for now, I don’t know. But he’s obviously an excellent player, one of the two best in the world along with Carlos, and they’re both currently showing that they’re ready to fight for everything. And of course, I’m not going to say ‘no’ right away, because if the opportunity arises and everything is over with Carlos, I’ll have to think about it.

Currently, at the Australian Open, Alcaraz is seeking to make history by winning the championship. The Spaniard is just two matches away from completing a Career Grand Slam at the tournament, having won the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. This is the first time that he’s in the semi-finals of the Melbourne Grand Slam.

Juan Carlos Ferrero says his heart broke after contract negotiations with Carlos Alcaraz fell apart

Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero’s split came as a shock, as both were planning for the 2026 season. But reports suggest that the manganous nature surrounding the split was when the contract negotiations fell apart. Alcaraz’s second coach, Samuel Lopez, became the head coach as the World No.1’s family became more involved in his career.

Carlos Alcaraz, Juan Carlos Ferrero (4)
Carlos Alcaraz, Juan Carlos Ferrero (Image via X/Carlos Alcaraz 4K, Tiempo De Tenis)

During an interview with COPE, Ferrero explained that his heart broke when the negotiations with Alcaraz fell apart. He added that he’s still receiving from the disappointment but he feels hurt each time he thinks about it because he loved to coach the 22-year-old and sees him becoming a great player:

Time heals everything, and it makes things a little easier to accept. That’s why I’m not eager to watch matches. I gave it my all. My heart broke when it happened, but I’m recovering little by little. My heart is hurting, and I like to think that his is too. He is younger and recovers faster, but what he needs to do is move forward. We can’t set limits for Alcaraz. The limit is very high. He could be the best in history, but he needs to be motivated every year.

Alcaraz will face Alexander Zverev on Friday (January 30) at the Australian Open. The winner of the clash will face either Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner. Alcaraz holds a 6-6 head-to-head record against the German star but won their last meeting at the Cincinnati Open in straight sets.

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