Former World No. 1 Yevgeny Kafelnikov suggested that Carlos Alcaraz's split with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero might stem from Alcaraz's struggles with fame and external temptations at age 22. Kafelnikov believes Ferrero, known for his professionalism, likely sought to shield Alcaraz from distractions. While Alcaraz's team cited contract disagreements for the split, Kafelnikov speculates that Alcaraz's difficulty in maintaining focus due to fame and attention could have been a contributing factor.