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Carlos Alcaraz's decision to part ways with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero may negatively impact his career. Despite a strong start to the season, concerns are rising about the potential consequences of this split.
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Itâs been an odd season for Carlos Alcaraz, which feels surprising given how well it began.
Despite skipping the usual build-up events, he still managed to win the Australian Open and complete a career Grand Slam faster than anyone before him.
He followed that up by picking up another trophy in Qatar, leading some to wonder just how long he could stay unbeaten.
But those questions faded quickly once he hit America. The Sunshine Swing didnât go his way, and things didnât improve once the tour moved over to clay.
And since then, things havenât improved. The switch to clay came with a wrist injury thatâs put his whole season in doubt.
Despite everything thatâs happened since then, Adriano Panatta believes Alcarazâs split from Juan Carlos Ferrero is still his biggest problem.
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A former French Open winner, Panatta told We Love Tennis: âIn my opinion, he made a mistake leaving Ferrero.â
Panatta explained that the split meant losing not just a demanding coach, but also someone with deep knowledge of the sport.
He went on: âAt 21 or 22, with all the trophies heâd won, Carlos became more ambitious, and he made an error. I would be happy for him if he went back to Ferrero.
âThe relationship between coach and player is visceral: coaches dedicate their lives to the players they coach and follow every single day, sacrificing their families.
âA coach must first and foremost understand tennis and have no gaps in their knowledge. He shouldnât be a parent or a confessor, but he must be able to help you reach that next level of quality, depending on your age.
The split could disrupt Alcaraz's development and performance, as Ferrero has been a crucial mentor in his rise to success.
Alcaraz won the Australian Open and secured another trophy in Qatar, marking a remarkable start to his season.
The specific reasons for the split have not been disclosed, but it raises concerns among fans and analysts about its timing and implications.

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âIf you stay with a father figure as a coach your whole career, thereâs a risk the relationship will deteriorate.â
Brad Gilbert has given his thoughts on how long Alcaraz might be out, and the player himself has now shared a timeline that puts his French Open participation in question.
With Madrid and Rome already off the table, Alcaraz made it clear he wonât risk further injury, even for a Grand Slam appearance.
He explained: âAs Iâve said, we have a very long career ahead of us, many years of good tennis. Pushing myself at this Roland Garros could really harm me for future tournaments, so weâll see how the test goes; thatâs what weâre focusing on.
âIâd rather come back a little later and come back fit than come back a little sooner and come back injured. You have to look after yourself because a tennis playerâs career can be very long.â
This means we might not see Alcaraz again until the grass-court season begins.
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