CTC LIVE: Reaction To Alcaraz & Ferrero Split
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Dan Kiernan analyzes the split between Carlos Alcaraz and his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, discussing its implications for the future of tennis.
One of the most successful and emotionally connected player–coach partnerships in modern tennis has come to an end. In this episode, Dan breaks down the split between world number 1 Carlos Alcaraz and his long-term coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, analysing their statements, the timing, the power dynamics, and what it means for the 2026 season — including the ripple effect on rivals like Jannik Sinner. Ferrero first spotted Alcaraz at age 14 near his academy in southeast Spain. Their official partnership began in 2018 and lasted 7 years. Achievements together: 24 tour-level titles 6 Grand Slams Youngest world No.1 in ATP history (US Open 2022) This episode was originally recorded live on YouTube — watch the full video version here Follow Control the Controllables on Instagram: @ctc.podcast CTC Tiktok: @controlthecontrollables CTC X: @ctc__podcast Thanks for listening! Mentioned in this episode: Train Smarter Anywhere: Strength & Conditioning for Tennis Players On the Go 🎾 For players who don’t always have access to in-person coaching, progress doesn’t have to stop. TennisAthlete is an online Strength & Conditioning platform, designed specifically for tennis players who want…
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Host: Dan Kiernan
Topics covered
- tennis
- player-coach relationship
- sports analysis
- Alcaraz
- Ferrero
- 2026 season
- rivalry
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