Toni Nadal Wants to Coach Carlos Alcaraz, But the Murcian’s Cold Response Left Him Speechless
The tennis world has been rocked by completely unexpected news. Following Juan Carlos Ferrero ‘s confirmation that he will continue to coach Carlos Alcaraz at the 2025 US Open , Toni Nadal , a historic figure in Spanish tennis , surprised everyone by publicly declaring his desire to coach the young Murcian in his next adventure to conquer another Grand Slam.
Toni Nadal: “Alcaraz represents the future of Spanish tennis.”
During an exclusive interview with a Spanish sports outlet, Toni Nadal – known for being the architect of his nephew Rafael Nadal’s success – praised Carlos Alcaraz’s talent, mentality, and potential , and expressed his interest in working with him.
“Carlos has something special. If the opportunity ever arises, I would love to help him take his tennis even further.”
His words caused a real stir on social media and the ATP circuit , generating speculation about a possible coaching change, or even internal tensions within Alcaraz’s team.
However, Carlos Alcaraz himself was asked about this after a training session in New York, and his response was as cold as it was forceful :
“I already have my team.”
Five words were enough to kill any immediate possibility of collaboration with Toni Nadal , and left many in the tennis world completely perplexed. Some saw the response as a show of absolute loyalty to Ferrero , while others interpreted it as a missed opportunity for a historic partnership.
Alcaraz’s statement quickly went viral. While the young prodigy’s fans applauded his steadfastness and loyalty , several analysts considered that a partnership with Toni Nadal could have been a winning combination, especially in view of the demanding 2026 calendar.
For his part, Toni Nadal did not issue any subsequent statements , further increasing the mystery and emotional impact of the exchange.
At a key moment in his career, Carlos Alcaraz demonstrates that he has a clear roadmap and that, beyond the legends of the past, he fully trusts his current team. With the US Open just around the corner , this decision makes it clear that the Murcian isn’t willing to let anything or anyone destabilize his focus or his loyalty .
