ATP Awards: The Ferrero/Lopez duo voted Coaches of the Season

Eight titles including two Grand Slams: Carlos Alcaraz left his mark on 2025. Behind this success, a united duo, Ferrero and Lopez, who are now rewarded with the Coach of the Year title.

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Adrien Guyot

le 11/12/2025 à 15h29

2 min to read

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Carlos Alcaraz shone in 2025. The Spaniard reclaimed the world number 1 spot from Jannik Sinner and demonstrated exceptional consistency. The 22-year-old player won eight titles, including Roland-Garros and the US Open, even reaching nine consecutive finals on the main tour between April and September.

A remarkable feat that is no accident, and which demonstrates the excellent work of Alcaraz with his team. Thus, it is no surprise that Juan Carlos Ferrero and Samuel Lopez were voted Coaches of the Year at the ATP Awards.

Ferrero and Lopez voted Coaches of the Year at the ATP Awards

"I am very happy with this award. I had no doubt that Samuel (Lopez) would fit perfectly with our working philosophy, because we have been collaborating for many years and he knows exactly what I expect for Carlos (Alcaraz).

He did an excellent job from the start. Honestly, since I started this project, winning the Coach of the Year title was never a goal. But the fact that my work is recognized by other coaches who understand like us how complicated it is...

It means a lot to me to have won this title twice. This year, it is all the more rewarding as I share this award with Samuel," Ferrero assured on the ATP website.

"Our mission is to keep his ambition alive"

"Everything was easy because the results followed. The working atmosphere is very relaxed because we have known each other forever and we understood what Carlos needed. Our mission is to keep his ambition alive.

We cannot rest on our laurels with what he has achieved. From now on, this motivation must continue to grow, always aiming higher, for goals that few people can reach," added Samuel Lopez.