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“Full LeBron James stuff”; “Astonishing ego” – Juan Carlos Ferrero draws fans’ ire after announcement of next tennis partnership announcement

Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Alcaraz's former coach, has recently made an announcement that he is returning to professional tennis with a new player in 2027.

By Ahana Bhaumik · Sportskeeda

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 7:03 AM

Key Things to Know

Juan Carlos Ferrero faced fan criticism after teasing an upcoming November 9 announcement regarding his next coaching partnership.
Ferrero revealed he has a player lined up for his return to the ATP circuit in 2027.
Fans on social media accused Ferrero of having an oversized ego for announcing a future announcement.

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Carlos Alcaraz's former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero drew widespread social media criticism after teasing a future announcement about his return to professional tennis. Ferrero revealed he has already lined up a player to coach on the ATP circuit for 2027 and plans to officially reveal the partnership on November 9.

Fans and commentators criticized Ferrero for making an "announcement for an announcement," with some social media users accusing him of having an astonishing ego. Ferrero previously coached Alcaraz from 2018 to 2025 before stepping away for the 2026 season.

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