Spanish journalist reveals the inside story of Alcaraz and Ferrero's breakup, former British No.1 says Ferrero is hard to replace

The most explosive news before the new season kicked off was undoubtedly the sudden split between Alcaraz and Ferrero! As this story is currently going viral in public opinion, the inside details of their surprising breakup are beginning to emerge.

The 2025 season was truly an outstanding year for Alcaraz and Ferrero: the student captured two Grand Slam titles at the French Open and US Open and returned to the top of the world rankings; the mentor earned the ATP Coach of the Year award. Even Sinner, who dominated the indoor hard courts at the end of the season, would likely envy their success.

However, no one expected that just as everyone was eagerly anticipating the 2026 season for Alcaraz and Ferrero, a sudden breakup letter from the Spaniard exploded across social media, stirring up huge controversy.

Many people found their split shocking not only because it was so sudden but also because of Ferrero’s comment during the breakup, saying, "I hope we could continue."

To many, Ferrero’s statement suggested their separation might not have been amicable; something unknown must have happened behind the scenes. Their reminiscing about many wonderful past moments seemed like a cover-up to hide the truth and prevent the situation from escalating. After all, with the new season approaching, Alcaraz needs to prepare for 2026 without disruption, focusing on achieving a career Grand Slam at the Australian Open next year.

It’s often said there’s no wall without cracks, and this proved true. As the split between Alcaraz and Ferrero sparked widespread online discussion, investigative journalists uncovered the behind-the-scenes truth that could no longer be hidden.

Spanish journalist Javier de Diego revealed that the breakup between Alcaraz and Ferrero might have been avoidable, blaming contract renewal details for the fallout.

Two days ago, when discussing their new season contract, both Alcaraz and Ferrero believed continuing their partnership was not an issue. However, disagreements over specific contract terms ignited the breakup.

The insider information revealed by the Spanish journalist was surprising: Ferrero wanted Alcaraz to focus more on preparing for the new season and avoid distractions like exhibition matches and leisure trips.

Initially, Alcaraz said he would seriously consider Ferrero’s proposal, and things hadn’t broken down yet. But after Alcaraz’s father got involved, disagreeing with Ferrero’s views, combined with Ferrero’s strong personality and unwillingness to compromise, the relationship deteriorated to the point of collapse.

Javier de Diego described the breakup, saying, "Their discussions were not heated conflicts, but the decision to end the partnership was indeed sudden."

Many believe this Spanish journalist’s report is credible because it explains Ferrero’s remark, "I hope we could continue," very well.

This also indicates that the Spanish gold medal coach did not want to part ways with Alcaraz, whom he had nurtured with lifelong dedication, but was forced to reluctantly end their collaboration.

Former British No.1 Rusedski, when commenting on Alcaraz and Ferrero’s split, surprisingly gave a reason very similar to the Spanish journalist’s report.

“After suffering injuries at the Tokyo ATP Tour and ATP Finals, Alcaraz still insisted on playing exhibition matches, while his team wanted him to maintain the highest professionalism, emulating legends like Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.” Rusedski revealed based on his information that after the 2025 season ended, almost all players entered the off-season to prepare for the new season, but Alcaraz kept frequently playing exhibitions. This irritated Ferrero, and Alcaraz’s refusal to listen sowed the seeds for the later contract breakdown.

Additionally, the former British No.1 emphasized Ferrero’s departure by stating that Alcaraz will find it very difficult to replace Ferrero because the Spaniard has watched him grow since childhood, providing support and help that no one else can match. This significantly complicates Alcaraz’s search for a new coach to succeed Ferrero.(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moonlit River Sky)