Toni Nadal wants to train Carlos Alcaraz, but Murcian’s cold response left him speechless
The world of tennis has been shaken by completely unexpected news. After the confirmation of Juan Carlos Ferrero that he will continue to accompany Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open 2025, a historical figure of Spanish tennis, Toni Nadal, surprised everyone by publicly declared his desire to train the young Murcian in his next adventure for conquering another Grand Slam.
Toni Nadal: “Alcaraz represents the future of Spanish tennis”
During an exclusive interview in a Spanish sports environment, Toni Nadal – known for being the architect of the success of his nephew, Rafael Nadal – praised the talent, mentality and projection of Carlos Alcaraz, and expressed interest in working with him.
“Carlos has something special. If the opportunity was ever given, I would love to help him take his tennis even further.”
His words caused a real stir in social networks and in the ATP circuit, generating speculation about a possible coach change, or even on internal tensions in the Alcaraz team.
However, Carlos Alcaraz himself was consulted in this regard after a training in New York, and his response was as cold as forceful:
“I already have my team.”
Five words were enough to close any immediate possibility of collaboration with Toni Nadal, and left many in the world of completely perplexed tennis. Some saw the answer as a sample of absolute loyalty to Ferrero, while others interpreted it as a lost opportunity for a historical alliance.
Alcaraz’s statement soon went viral. While the followers of the young prodigy applauded their firmness and fidelity, several analysts considered that a pair with Toni Nadal could have been a winning combination, especially for the demanding 2026 calendar.
For its part, Toni Nadal did not issue subsequent statements, which further increased the mystery and emotional impact of exchange.
At a key moment for his career, Carlos Alcaraz demonstrates that he is clear about his road map and that, beyond the legends of the past, he fully trusts his current team. With the US Open just around the corner, this decision makes it clear that the Murcian is not willing to let anything or anyone destabilize his concentration or loyalty.
