Lopez has coached Ferrero, among other players. Alcaraz believes the pairing can help push him back to the top of the rankings.

In a significant move ahead of the 2025 tennis season, Carlos Alcaraz has announced the addition of Samuel Lopez to his coaching team. The decision, confirmed just a day after Lopez ended his nine-year partnership with Pablo Carreno Busta,

According to MARCA, there will be a novelty in Carlos' team next year. Juan Carlos Ferrero will no longer be his only coach, but Samuel Lopez will also be there. The latter has just ended his collaboration with Pablo Carreno Busta after 9 years and is ready for this new experience.

There will be a new addition to Carlos Alcaraz’s support team during the 2025 season, but his new coach will only join him on his travels after the Australian Open. Juan Carlos Ferrero has been Alcaraz’s head coach since he was 16 years old and the 2003 French Open champion’s position remains unchanged.