Alcaraz Admits He Doesn't Feel Influenced By Occasional Ferrero's Absence From His Box

| by Sebastian Dahlman

Juan Carlos Ferrero rarely misses Carlos Alcaraz's matches, but he does at times, which doesn't phase Alcaraz much, as per his admission.

Ferrero and Alcaraz have been working for a while now, with the former player being described as a second father by Alcaraz. A brilliant player in his own regard, Ferrero was uniquely qualified to guide Alcaraz through his rapid rise in tennis.

He's been described as the crucial part of Alcaraz's team and deserves a ton of credit for guiding Alcaraz through what was an incredible breakout year on the ATP Tour. As a coach, Ferrero rarely misses his matches, but as a family man, he does sometimes.

It's not something that phases Alcaraz so much as his US Open run proved last year. Ferrero was absent for a good chunk of that but rushed in time to make the final and see the result of their hard work.

He wasn't in London earlier this year when Alcaraz won the Cinch Championships, and he wasn't in Toronto either. Asked about it ahead of the 2023 US Open, Alcaraz said he prefers to have him around, but it's not an issue if he isn't.

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Well, obviously for me it's always great to have Juan Carlos with me. I understand that he cannot travel the full year. Even that he's traveling 90% of the tournaments, but sometimes he has to take care about his family, as well.

I have a really good coach when he's not there, that is Toni. He was Juan Carlos' coach when he was player. He become No. 1 of the world. He's really nice coach, as well. I don't feel any difference if Juan Carlos is there or not. I know that I surrounded by great professional and great, great coaches when he's not there, as well.

The coach will be in New York hoping to guide Alcaraz to yet another Grand Slam trophy.

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