Musetti bets on José Perlas: the collaboration to aim even higher in 2026
Musetti strikes a big blow: the arrival that could change everything
It is now official: José Perlas joins Lorenzo Musetti's team, where he will work alongside Simone Tartarini, the Italian's long-time coach.
A major announcement, posted directly by Musetti on Instagram with the following message:
"Let's get ready for 2026! Welcome José!"
Perlas, the man of transformations
José Perlas is not a coach like the others. Former captain of the Spanish Davis Cup team, he has shaped a number of great players including:
- Carlos Moyà, former world number one and winner of Roland-Garros in 1998.
- Albert Costa, winner of Roland-Garros 2002.
- Guillermo Coria, finalist at Roland-Garros in 2004 and clay court specialist
- Nicolas Almagro, 12 ATP titles
- Fabio Fognini, transformed under his guidance, notably during his run at Monte-Carlo
And more recently, he has brought his expertise to the Serbian Dusan Lajovic.
A collaboration that is already intriguing the circuit
Indeed, each time, observers note the same common thread: Perlas transforms his players.
He pushes them to take a decisive step, often on clay, a surface where Musetti dreams of shining even more.
That is why, behind this partnership, many observers see an exceptional opportunity for Musetti: Perlas knows the recipe to turn talent into a champion.
We just have to wait until 2026 to see the Italian's first results.
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