"We continue to train with enthusiasm," says Lopez, Alcaraz's coach

Just days after his separation from Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Alcaraz is already showing a new face. Under the guidance of Samuel Lopez, the Spanish prodigy is starting an intense pre-season, driven by a clear ambition: to write a new page in tennis history.

Clément Gehl

le 21/12/2025 à 16h26

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The last few days for Carlos Alcaraz have been eventful with the announcement of his separation from Juan Carlos Ferrero, his coach. On his social media, Samuel Lopez, his assistant coach who has taken the reins since Ferrero's departure, posted a training photo with Alcaraz.

"Enthusiasm, ambition, and cohesion"

He stated: "First week of pre-season completed. After passing the medical check-up, we started off at full speed, with a lot of work and commitment.

We continue to train with enthusiasm, ambition, and cohesion, focused on daily progress and the desire to make history in this sport."

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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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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