Former Wimbledon Winner Reveals the Only Way Carlos Alcaraz Would Reunite with Juan Carlos Ferrero in 2026

Carlos Alcaraz or Juan Carlos Ferrero has yet to reveal the reason for their split.

Former Wimbledon Winner Reveals the Only Way Carlos Alcaraz Would Reunite with Juan Carlos Ferrero in 2026

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

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Carlos Alcaraz’s split with his former coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, came as a big surprise, as the 2026 season is just a few weeks from kicking off. The duo has formed a great relationship off the court, but that broke after they parted ways. Former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli has revealed that they will only reunite if Alcaraz fails to win the Australian Open and French Open.

Alcaraz is seeking to become the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning the Australian Open in January. He has declared his intentions in doing so, having reached the quarter-finals of the tournament on two consecutive seasons. However, with his current coaching situation, the Spaniard might not achieve his goal.

He has to compete with Jannik Sinner, who has been excellent on the court for the past two years. Also, Sinner found a way to retain Darren Cahill, who was expected to leave the Italian team after the end of the 2025 season. Sinner has locked in the legendary coach ahead of the 2026 season after a brilliant end to 2025.

On paper, Sinner looks the favorite to win the Australian Open, considering his mind-blowing form on hard court. Last year, he earned a 31-match unbeaten run in indoor hard court events. The Italian star is also the defending champion and has won it for the past two seasons. Nonetheless, Alcaraz still has hope of winning it due to his performances against Sinner.

The 22-year-old holds a 10-6 head-to-head record against the World No.2 and won six of their last eight meetings. But with the current state of Alcaraz’s coaching situation, Marion Bartoli revealed on Corriere dello Sport that Sinner might be able to not only win the Australian Open but the French Open, which, if it happens, Alcaraz will be forced to bring back Ferrero to his team:

Various names will be floated: who will take the helm and who won’t. Obviously, when working with a genius like Alcaraz, there won’t be many refusals. It’s possible that he won’t succeed, no matter who he decides to work with, for various reasons. But if Jannik Sinner wins the first two Grand Slam tournaments of the season – the Australian Open, where Jannik is the clear favorite, and Roland Garros, where he was one step away from victory – then Carlos will quickly call Juan Carlos back.

While Alcaraz’s coaching situation remains, he’s already setting exhibition matches for next year. He confirmed that he will play an exhibition match against Joao Fonseca in Brazil on December 12, 2026. Alcaraz faced Fonseca at the Miami Invitational exhibition early this month and won the clash.

Marion Bartoli believes Carlos Alcaraz won’t achieve the heights of 2025 next season

Since Carlos Alcaraz confirmed his split with Juan Carlos Ferrero, journalists have been eager to find reasons why it happened. Neither Alcaraz nor Ferrero has directly shared the reasons for the end of their partnership, but reports have suggested it was due to an economic issue, as Ferrero was offered a reduced financial sum and some additional changes that he wasn’t happy with.

Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz (Image via X/Carlos Alcaraz 4K)

During the aforementioned interview, Marion Bartoli revealed that Alcaraz has often been close with Ferrero and that sometimes they talk during matches, which shows a unique bond. The former WTA player noted that with that not looking to exist next year, Alcaraz wouldn’t achieve the kind of results he got this season:

Alcaraz wouldn’t have been able to achieve the same results today without this guidance, especially against Sinner. Continuing, so to speak, on the court alone, relying solely on his skills, won’t work. I think he’ll have the sense to surround himself with a great team. Otherwise, he won’t be able to compete with the skills Jannik is developing, training every day in Dubai.

Alcaraz was arguably the best player in the 2025 season in the men’s circuit. He won eight tour-level titles, including two Grand Slams and three Masters 1000 crowns. He also finished the year as World No.1 for just the second time in his career.

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