Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz's Gamble with Samuel López

Just weeks before the start of the season, Carlos Alcaraz is experiencing one of the most unexpected turning points of his young career with the departure of Juan Carlos Ferrero.

Arthur Millot

le 17/12/2025 à 14h13

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Juan Carlos Ferrero's Departure: A Shock for the ATP Tour

A shockwave has rippled through the tennis world. Juan Carlos Ferrero and Carlos Alcaraz are parting ways after 7 years of collaboration.

But why now? Why so early in Carlitos' career? No detailed explanation, only a fact: a page is turning.

Samuel López, from the Shadows to the Spotlight

In this context, one name emerges: Samuel López. Until now the number two in the team, discreet but respected, López knows Alcaraz inside out.

And in the short term, the objective is clear: preserve the balance of a still-young player, avoid too abrupt a break before one of the season's most demanding tournaments, the Australian Open.

A Temporary Transition... or the Start of a New Era?

But a big question remains: what will happen after Australia? Officially, nothing has been confirmed. Samuel López is announced as coach for the 2026 Australian Open, but beyond that, it's completely unclear.

Is this a temporary solution, time to prepare a larger project? Or is López in the process of establishing himself permanently as the new strongman of the Alcaraz camp?

One thing is certain: the 2026 Australian Open will not be just another tournament for Alcaraz.

Sources

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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