Carlos Alcaraz has given his immediate reaction to the news that his former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero is now working with American player Ben Shelton. The Spaniard, who parted ways with Ferrero in 2024 after a successful partnership that included two Grand Slam titles, responded with disbelief when informed of the new coaching arrangement.
"I'm not gonna believe that," Alcaraz said, according to reports from Tennishead. The comment suggests surprise at seeing his former mentor join the camp of a rising rival on the ATP Tour.
Ferrero, a former world No. 1 and French Open champion, guided Alcaraz to his first major title at the 2022 US Open and the 2023 Wimbledon crown. Shelton, 22, reached the US Open semifinals in 2023 and has been viewed as one of the sport's most promising young talents.
The coaching switch adds an intriguing subplot to future matches between Alcaraz and Shelton, with Ferrero now providing tactical insight against his former charge.
