Carlos Alcaraz has parted ways with his long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, ending a seven-year partnership. Ferrero stated the decision was made by Alcaraz's team, citing a contract dispute as a key factor. Former World No. 1 Yevgeny Kafelnikov suggested Alcaraz's father may have influenced the split, speculating that the player's youth and the distractions of fame could have clashed with Ferrero's high standards for training.