Absent from start of Carlos Alcaraz’s grass season, coach Juan Carlos Ferrero set for quick reunion with Spaniard

Juan Carlos Ferrero, head coach of world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, was absent from the Spaniard’s team at the start of the grass season during the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club, but a swift reunion is planned ahead of Wimbledon, per Sportskeeda. Ferrero, who has guided Alcaraz since 2018, took a brief break following Alcaraz’s epic French Open title defense on June 8, where he overcame Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) in a five-hour, 29-minute final, per Tennis Tonic. Ferrero’s absence was covered by assistant coach Samuel Lopez, who joined Alcaraz’s team in 2024 to provide flexibility, per Sportskeeda.

Ferrero is set to arrive in London on Monday, June 23, with physiotherapist Juanjo Moreno and agent Albert Molina to fine-tune Alcaraz’s Wimbledon preparations, starting June 30, per @alcarazdaily. Alcaraz, the defending Wimbledon champion, will debut on Centre Court at 1:30 PM local time, per. Ferrero’s earlier caution about Alcaraz’s Queen’s participation due to the grueling French Open final, per Pro Football Network, proved unfounded as Alcaraz advanced to the quarter-finals with a 6-4, 6-7(7), 7-5 win over Jaume Munar, despite admitting physical and mental fatigue, per ATP Tour. Ferrero had emphasized Wimbledon as the priority, stating, “We’ll go to Wimbledon with great enthusiasm; Carlos loves playing there,” per Yardbarker.

Ferrero’s guidance has been pivotal, notably in Alcaraz’s comeback from three championship points down against Sinner, with Ferrero praising his “relentless belief” until the last ball, per We Love Tennis. Their reunion aims to refine Alcaraz’s grass-court mobility, leveraging his 24-3 career grass record, including 2023 and 2024 Wimbledon titles, per Yardbarker. Posts on X, like @NewsSportGlobe, confirmed Ferrero’s imminent arrival, heightening anticipation for Alcaraz’s title defense, per.