Carlos Alcaraz's former coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, expressed his hurt following their recent split after seven years. Ferrero stated that contract disagreements, not financial issues, led to their parting ways. He explained that both parties had differing views on contract terms for the upcoming year, which could not be resolved through discussion, leading to their separation. Ferrero, who coached Alcaraz since he was 15, acknowledged the difficulty of ending their long-standing professional relationship.