Alcaraz: "My brother Alvaro will be my coach in the tournament without Samuel Lopez"

[Fabrivitx]

He was already clearly acting as a "second coach," behind Samuel López,
but it is really surprising to see Alcaraz saying this, according to Carlitos' words in a conversation with spanish sportspaper "Marca", his brother would be the main coach in tournaments Samu decides not to travel to.

Alcaraz :
"In some events, my brother will be the only one traveling with me. It is clear that Samu will accompany me to the most important tournaments of the year and not everything I play, but my brother will be on his own as the main coach"

Now Ferrero firing is more clear, the Family wanted that big money to remain in the Alcaraz clan, im sure this is a training time for Alvaro before firing Samuel couple season. That "Familia" culture is undefeated.

 

[Martin J]

 

[messiahrobins]

He was already clearly acting as a "second coach," behind Samuel López,
but it is really surprising to see Alcaraz saying this today, according to Carlitos' words in a conversation with spanish sportspaper "Marca", his brother would be the main coach in tournaments Samu decides not to travel to.

Alcaraz :
"In some events, my brother will be the only one traveling with me. It is clear that Samu will accompany me to the most important tournaments of the year and not everything I play, but my brother will be on his own as the main coach"

Now Ferrero firing is more clear, the Family wanted that big money to remain in the Alcaraz clan, im sure this is a training time for Alvaro before firing Samuel couple season. That "Familia" culture is undefeated.

Finally. Someone gets it

 

[Rattie]

He was already clearly acting as a "second coach," behind Samuel López,
but it is really surprising to see Alcaraz saying this, according to Carlitos' words in a conversation with spanish sportspaper "Marca", his brother would be the main coach in tournaments Samu decides not to travel to.

Alcaraz :
"In some events, my brother will be the only one traveling with me. It is clear that Samu will accompany me to the most important tournaments of the year and not everything I play, but my brother will be on his own as the main coach"

Now Ferrero firing is more clear, the Family wanted that big money to remain in the Alcaraz clan, im sure this is a training time for Alvaro before firing Samuel couple season. That "Familia" culture is undefeated.

Carlos has also said this will only happen a couple of times a year.

 

[FrankyRelax]

 

[ibbi]

1. I don't remember the exact dates, but Federer didn't have any coach at all for a good chunk of the best years of his life. Rochey was in there for a bit. I think that was about it.

2. Alvaro has been there for him since the very start, so it seems fair that he might have some clue.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2017975999967732196

 

[Fabrivitx]

1. I don't remember the exact dates, but Federer didn't have any coach at all for a good chunk of the best years of his life. Rochey was in there for a bit. I think that was about it.

2. Alvaro has been there for him since the very start, so it seems fair that he might have some clue.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2017975999967732196

Brother bond is different

 

[Fabrivitx]

Carlos has also said this will only happen a couple of times a year.

I think surely every slam and maybe majority masters Samul will be there, will see

 

[ibbi]

Brother bond is different

Well, he had a coach for a couple of years he didn't listen to, and that guy was with him since he was a kid. I don't know how much he is going to listen to anyone else he hires who tells him how to play tennis. Maybe some sense of stability and being brought down to Earth is all he needs. Not everyone is the same.

I was skeptical of the Ferrero dumping when it happened, and he's just proven all such doubters spectacularly wrong (in the short term, anyway). I'll trust he knows what he needs until I see otherwise.

 

[DSH]

He was already clearly acting as a "second coach," behind Samuel López,
but it is really surprising to see Alcaraz saying this, according to Carlitos' words in a conversation with spanish sportspaper "Marca", his brother would be the main coach in tournaments Samu decides not to travel to.

Alcaraz :
"In some events, my brother will be the only one traveling with me. It is clear that Samu will accompany me to the most important tournaments of the year and not everything I play, but my brother will be on his own as the main coach"

Now Ferrero firing is more clear, the Family wanted that big money to remain in the Alcaraz clan, im sure this is a training time for Alvaro before firing Samuel couple season. That "Familia" culture is undefeated.

Why not take Krakingen along for free advice?

 

[PilotPete]

How much was Ferrero getting paid?

 

[sureshs]

What level of player is Alvaro?

 

[Rattie]

I think surely every slam and maybe majority masters Samul will be there, will see

Yes, the idea is that it would only happen at smaller tournaments.

 

[fafa]

What level of player is Alvaro?

His serve is great, don't know about the rest of his game.

 

[Fabrivitx]

How much was Ferrero getting paid?

Huge percentage on earnings, they saying beetwen 15%-18%
dont think Samuel have a %, more likely a fixed salary whit bonus on winning

 

[Fabrivitx]

Well, he had a coach for a couple of years he didn't listen to, and that guy was with him since he was a kid. I don't know how much he is going to listen to anyone else he hires who tells him how to play tennis. Maybe some sense of stability and being brought down to Earth is all he needs. Not everyone is the same.

I was skeptical of the Ferrero dumping when it happened, and he's just proven all such doubters spectacularly wrong (in the short term, anyway). I'll trust he knows what he needs until I see otherwise.

coaching on this type of starpower and talent is a bit overrated.

 

[Fabrivitx]

Yes, the idea is that it would only happen at smaller tournaments.

Thats why Ferrero unfollowed Alvaro too

 

[SonnyT]

His coach will have heavy duties in his hands, like washing Carlos' shorts or handling Carlos the rackets at every practice.

I forgot, Nike is responsible for 10 brand new shorts per practice.

 

[jackson vile]

1. I don't remember the exact dates, but Federer didn't have any coach at all for a good chunk of the best years of his life. Rochey was in there for a bit. I think that was about it.

2. Alvaro has been there for him since the very start, so it seems fair that he might have some clue.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2017975999967732196

Good point, I think for the most talented players a coach has limited need beyond a certain point in their career

 

[Djumhur]

Why not take Krakingen along for free advice?

Alvaro is actually Kralingen

 

[Fabrivitx]

Kansas city move

Alvaro is actually Kralingen

 

[roysid]

Sammy lopez gave valuable advise to alcaraz in second set. The change of playing high balls with heavy topspin lengthened the rallies, tired djokovic and turned the match.
Carlos is now a finished product. He can have no coach or keep anyone as coach and still win tournaments.
Lets see how long samuel lopez survives

 

[Mainad]

Not sure keeping it in the family always works out well. Think Zverev and Tsitsipas!

 

[TennisGrandpA]

Huge percentage on earnings, they saying beetwen 15%-18%
dont think Samuel have a %, more likely a fixed salary whit bonus on winning

15-18% on winning prize or everything Carlos earns?

 

[Fabrivitx]

15-18% on winning prize or everything Carlos earns?

Yes

 

[TennisGrandpA]

Yes

Damn , no wonder he keeps crying like a bi**h lol

 

[FeroBango]

Need a real coach ffs.

 

[TennisBro]

How much was Ferrero getting paid?

Should we believe this is about money? I am not convinced although open to implications.

 

[ShahofTennis]