Carlos Alcaraz has floated the idea of changing his team in the future (Image: Getty)
has hinted that his current coaching set-up won’t last forever.
The world No. 3 has been working with retired star Juan Carlos Ferrero since he was a teenager and keeps a tight-knit team. But he has now admitted things could change in the future.
It comes days after Alcaraz
The Spaniard has maintained a close circle of trusted friends and team members throughout his young career. Alcaraz has worked with former world No. 1 Ferrero since his junior days.
The 21-year-old then hired Samuel Lopez as his permanent secondary coach over the off-season. Lopez had already joined Alcaraz during the odd week when Ferrero was unavailable and is currently in Rotterdam with the Spaniard.
Ahead of this week’s Rotterdam Open, Alcaraz also enlisted Fran Rubio as his new physio. He will alternate duties at some tournaments with head physiotherapist Juanjo Moreno.
Rubio is the latest member of Alcaraz’s tight-knit Spanish team. But the world No. 3 has now revealed his all-Spanish set-up may not last.
Carlos Alcaraz has been working with Juan Carlos Ferrero since his junior days (Image: Getty)
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“The language makes communication easier, but honestly it is not important. So far it has been like this, but in the future probably… we will see,” Alcaraz said after beating Andrea Vavassori on Thursday night.
“But for now it is positive to have Spaniards in my team.”
Alcaraz is more than happy with their dynamic for now. He added: “They are like a family to me, it is very important to have a good atmosphere off the court.”
Some fans have often questioned if and when Alcaraz will ever part ways with Ferrero. The 44-year-old’s absence from tournaments always draws attention.
The top seed in Rotterdam has already addressed Ferrero’s absence this week, reiterating that he completely trusts Lopez. “It doesn’t matter, honestly,” Alcaraz explained.
“I love being with Juan Carlos, but I just hired a really good coach like Samu, who I trust 100 per cent.
“Right now, when I was at home, I was practising with him, so he knows me pretty well. It’s trust and it doesn’t make any difference.”
But Alcaraz’s latest comments show that he could be willing to part ways with Ferrero and his Spanish team in the future and look further afield for new coaches and support staff.