Which Injury Forced Carlos Alcaraz’s ‘Second Father’ Juan Carlos Ferrero to Go Missing From His Box?

Carlos Alcaraz is currently on his way to once again win the hearts of the fans at Indian Wells. As the Spaniard continues to take down his opponents with a smile, the support from his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero appears to be twirling the magic wand.

While his beloved coach is back to cheer him up at the Indian Wells, the fans were concerned about his absence during the start of this season. Here’s the reason why his ‘Second Father’ had to keep himself away from the rising Spanish tennis star.

An injury that made Carlos Alcaraz miss his coach in Melbourne

Juan Carlos Ferrero, the coach and mentor of rising tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz, was notably absent from Alcaraz’s side during the recent Australian Open. His absence due to a medical setback wasn’t just a regular incident as it even made fans concerned about Alcaraz’s performance, considering their close bond.

Ferrero, who is affectionately referred to by Alcaraz as his ‘Second Father,’ had to undergo an arthroscopy on his left knee several months ago. This necessary treatment resulted in his incapability of traveling, leading to the failure to accompany Alcaraz during crucial tournaments, including the Australian Open.

The bond between Alcaraz and Ferrero extends way beyond the boundaries of the tennis world. With Alcaraz crediting Ferrero for shaping not only his sporting potential but also his character, he never misses a moment to regard him with the best wishes. As the partnership between them continues to gain more achievements, they might just conquer another title in the upcoming matches.

Alcaraz’s incomparable love for his coach

Carlos Alcaraz has always proved to be a point of motivation for tennis enthusiasts, not just because of his tennis prowess, but also because of his great respect for Juan Carlos Ferrero. While the young Spaniard consistently talks about his love for the renowned coach, he presents the depth of their bond by regarding him as his family.

Expressing his deep gratitude towards Ferrero back in 2023, Alcaraz stated, “He was my mentor. Everything I’ve done is thanks to him. I learned a lot, not only professionally, but the personal part as well. He’s my 2nd father… I’m the person & the player I am thanks to him.”

As Juan Carlos Ferrero has made an evident recovery in his medical condition and has returned to support Alcaraz once again, it is highly expected that the tennis star can achieve wonders moving ahead.

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