Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz said Samuel López will travel to roughly 80% of events, with his brother Álvaro serving as the lone coach at some tournaments López skips.
- The world No. 1 endorsed López’s contribution, noting his long preparation and expressing satisfaction that he was recognized on court after the Australian Open title.
- John McEnroe told El País he would consider working with Alcaraz in a supportive, non‑technical capacity, a possibility that remains speculative.
- Juan Carlos Ferrero, who described the split as painful, has unfollowed Alcaraz on Instagram, a move noticed after the Australian Open; Alcaraz still follows Ferrero.
- After withdrawing from Rotterdam to recover, Alcaraz plans to return to competition at the Qatar Open in mid‑February.