Tennis Scandal: Alcaraz's Father at Center of Coach Split, Claims Ex-Pro Yevgeny Kafelnikov
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Carlos Alcaraz's highly successful seven-year partnership with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero has come to an abrupt end. Ferrero's departure in December 2025 has sparked controversy, with ex-World No. 1 Yevgeny Kafelnikov pointing fingers at Alcaraz's father as a key factor in the split. Kafelnikov believes that Ferrero's high standards and expectations for commitment from his players may have clashed with Alcaraz's lifestyle as a young, famous tennis star. 'Knowing Juan Carlos is very professional, I'm sure he wants absolute commitment from his players,' Kafelnikov said. 'Carlos, being 22 and very young, might have found it difficult to balance his training with the external pressures of fame.' Ferrero has also revealed that a contract dispute with Alcaraz's team contributed to the split. However, Kafelnikov remains skeptical, suggesting that Alcaraz's father may have played a significant role in the decision to part ways with Ferrero, who had been Alcaraz's coach since 2018. The outcome of this high-profile coaching change remains to be seen.
