Alcaraz’s Coach Ferrero Set To Fly To Paris For Olympic Final With Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz has been managing without his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, at the Paris Olympics, but reports suggest that will change in his quest for a gold medal against Novak Djokovic. Ferrero has played a critical role in Alcaraz’s development from a young age, shaping him into the phenomenal player that tennis fans admire today. However, Ferrero had to remain at home during the Paris Olympics. In his absence, David Ferrer, the Olympic national coach and former French Open runner-up, along with Pablo Carreno Busta’s coach, Samuel Lopez, have been supporting Alcaraz throughout the event.

Despite the absence of his primary coach, the four-time Grand Slam champion has advanced to the final without major difficulties, including a dominant victory against Felix Auger Aliassime in the semifinals. Nonetheless, Ferrero’s influence could be crucial in the most significant matches, particularly against Djokovic, who many regard as the greatest tennis player ever. Ferrero’s absence might have a more substantial mental impact on Alcaraz than anticipated.

Alcaraz, 21, remains confident in his abilities due to his past achievements. He made a bold statement about his intention to claim gold before the final, which could serve as additional motivation for Djokovic. The presence of his coach in the final might be pivotal for Alcaraz, and recent reports indicate that Ferrero has traveled to Paris to support and help prepare him.

Spanish media outlet MARCA reported that Ferrero arrived in Paris on Saturday to assist Alcaraz in his bid for Olympic gold. If Alcaraz wins, he would be the first Spaniard to achieve this feat since Rafael Nadal won the men’s singles in 2008.

Alcaraz has previously spoken about Ferrero’s influence and coaching style. The French Open champion describes Ferrero as a strict disciplinarian who balances seriousness with humor. Ferrero’s strictness extends beyond the tennis court to aspects of Alcaraz’s life, including rest and phone usage.

“He is tough. He is a very serious person when he has to be, when it comes to work and discipline, he is very hard on you. But he is also very, very funny when he has to be. He knows how to differentiate the moments very well.”

Alcaraz acknowledges that Ferrero’s strictness has been pivotal to his rapid growth and success. Their partnership has yielded undeniable results, and Alcaraz will be thrilled to have Ferrero in the stands on Court Philippe-Chatrier during his match against Djokovic.