'Second Father': Alcaraz Opens Up About Importance Of Ferrero In His Team
ATPFriday, 11 August 2023 at 12:00
Updated at Monday, 11 August 2025 at 14:42
Carlos Alcaraz has a very close bond with his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, and it's not something he is afraid to talk about.
During his professional tennis career, Alcaraz basically doesn't know what it feels like to be coached by someone else than Ferrero. Currently, he doesn't even need to think about that, as their relationship has been working exceptionally well.
They have a strong bond, which they are not afraid to talk about. Ferrero has only words of praise for his protege anytime he talks about him, and the same applies also the other way around.
Alcaraz recently beat Hubert Hurkacz at the Canadian Open, and after his win, the young Spaniard talked about his coach. He admitted that, to him, Ferrero is like a second father, seeing him as an important person in his life.
"Well, he was my mentor. You know, everything that I have done is thanks to him. I learned a lot from him not only in the professional part, even the personal part as well. He's my second father, so he is really important person for me."
When Alcaraz started his tennis career, he may have had the talent, but he didn't have any experience or knowledge of the Tour. Ferrero was the person who helped him navigate those early years as efficiently as Alcaraz did.
At the end of the day, Ferrero is a former ATP World No. 1 player himself, and his experience translated well into his coaching days. Alcaraz is only grateful for everything that his coach has done for him.
"I mean, everything that I've, you know, came through, at the beginning, he was experienced in that moment, and I learned about how to deal in a lot of tough moments, and first things about everything. So I am the person and the player that I am right now thanks to him."
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