Alcaraz is confident for the new season

Carlos Alcaraz is preparing to enter the 2026 season with major adjustments in his coaching staff.

Carlos Alcaraz is ready to start the 2026 season with important changes in his coaching team. The world number one has decided to end his partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after more than seven years together, marking a new chapter in his professional career.

This decision has attracted much attention in the tennis community, especially as Juan Carlos Ferrero was recently honored as “Coach of the Year,” alongside Samuel Lopez. The split was not due to professional or performance reasons, as Alcaraz just completed the most successful season of his career.

In 2025, the Spanish player won a total of eight titles, including Grand Slam championships, raising his total major titles to six. Alcaraz also finished the season as ATP world number one for the second time after 2022.

According to insider sources, the separation stemmed from disagreements related to contract and financial matters. Alcaraz’s father and agent reportedly had ongoing conflicts with Ferrero, making it impossible for both parties to continue a long-term collaboration.

Following the coaching staff change, Alcaraz is currently training in Spain to prepare for the new season. His first official tournament in 2026 will be the Australian Open, starting on January 18 at Melbourne Park. This event is considered a key milestone in the world number one’s competition schedule.

At the beginning of the 2026 season, Samuel Lopez will take on the role of head coach for Carlos Alcaraz. On social media, Lopez stated that preparations are going according to plan. He confirmed that Alcaraz has completed medical checks and begun an intense pre-season training phase focused on physical stability and technical skills.

According to the coaching team’s assessment, the goal of the current preparation period is to maintain a serious work ethic, strengthen cohesion within the coaching staff, and aim for major achievements in the upcoming season.

The Australian Open remains the only Grand Slam title missing from Carlos Alcaraz’s collection. At Melbourne Park, his best result so far has been reaching the quarterfinals. The Spanish player also had to skip the 2023 tournament due to injury, disrupting his pursuit of success on Australia’s hard courts.

Entering 2026, Alcaraz and his new team aim to improve his performance at the Australian Open while maintaining his top position on the ATP rankings. The coaching changes are expected to help the 2003-born player continue to grow and stay consistent during the peak phase of his career.