Carlos Alcaraz’s meteoric rise in the tennis world is a story that continues to captivate fans globally. The young Spaniard has shown remarkable skill and determination, accumulating four Grand Slam titles and cementing his place among the sport’s elite. Much of his success can be attributed to the unwavering support of his longtime coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, who has been with him through the highs and lows of his journey. But after Alcaraz’s thrilling win in his debut singles match at the Laver Cup, the ever-humble champion had a playful warning for his coach.

The Spanish sensation whisked out American player Ben Shelton in the first round of the Laver Cup in straight sets 6-4, 6-4. The joy was evident for the young player who expressed heartfelt gratitude to his team which includes the likes of Bjorn Borg, who is also the captain for Team Europe. 

Alcaraz engaged in the post-match interview and said, “For me, it’s a privilege to play for Bjorn and for my team.” Remember, Team Europe consists of some grand names like Alcaraz, Grigor Dimitrov, Daniil Medvedev, Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev, and Flavio Cobolli. Continuing further, the 21-year-old issued a playful warning to his coach Ferrero. “All I want to say is Juan Carlos if he’s watching me, be careful with the, you know, the position of coach because I have great coaches here,” Alcaraz said. Remember, Alcaraz shares a strong and long-term bond with his coach. 

Ferrero started working with Alcaraz when the latter was just 15. The duo has since been hitting courts for practice and the former pro is always witnessed in Alcaraz’s box during his matches. The Spaniard’s coach has lot made some significant sacrifices including those that involved finances.

In a statement that Alcaraz’s agent Albert Molina made, he admitted that Ferrero agreed to coach the Spaniard despite not being paid much. The top-tier coach understood the financial situation of a growing potential and agreed to train him at a much lower price. While Alcaraz might have made some funny remarks and asked his coach to be careful, he has often expressed his desire to continue practicing under his guidance throughout. 

When Carlos Alcaraz wished to spend his entire career with Juan Carlos Ferrero 

Juan Carlos Ferrero has helped Carlos Alcaraz in amassing immense success on the tennis circuit. The two have often been seen engaging in serious discussions and celebrating the victories with warm hugs demonstrating how important and strong their bond is. While Alcaraz might have issued a playful warning to Ferrero, he wishes to continue playing under his mentorship. Speaking to the Spanish publication Relevo in July this year, Alcaraz opened up about his future with Ferrero. 

When quizzed if the four-time Grand Slam winner can imagine his career without his coach, he demonstrated skepticism. “Well, a person’s career is very long, anything can happen at a tennis level and at a personal level, both for me and for Juan Carlos. Personally, I would love, thinking about it now, to spend my entire career with him.” Even Ferrero has highlighted the strong bond he shares with the young player. 

In an interview, that featured on ATPTour.com, Ferrero highlighted his relationship with Alcaraz. “It’s a very close relationship that can obviously change at different moments during the day.” He further added that he is only a coach on the field and their bond off of it, is different. “There are times when I’m purely his coach, but at other times I’m his friend.”

For now, Carlos Alcaraz would be attempting to take his team ahead in the Laver Cup and help them return with a title. Can Team Europe dominate Team World? Well, only time will tell.