Carlos Alcaraz’s Coach Juan Carlos Ferrero Breaks Silence on Cancer Rumors With Honest Health Update

Lately, tennis has been swirling with rumors. Just days ago, a report claimed Stefanos Tsitsipas underwent back surgery and would miss months of play. The Greek star quickly denied it but still pulled out of Shanghai due to injury concerns. But in Ferrero’s case, the rumor hit harder—and he wasn’t having it.

Originally, Ferrero planned to join Alcaraz for the Shanghai Masters. But those plans changed the moment his player pulled out. Alcaraz injured his ankle in his opening match at the Japan Open. Even so, he fought through the pain and went on to win the title, a gritty finish. Still, the injury forced him to skip Shanghai. “I’m very disappointed to announce that I won’t be able to play the Rolex Shanghai Masters this year,” Alcaraz said. And fans were left concerned for this well being.

For now, Carlos is sitting out until the next big event—the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh. Still, even from the sidelines, he’s in the headlines again. This time, for breaking a record once held by his coach.

Carlos Alcaraz matches his coach’s record after Japan win

Alcaraz closed out September in style, lifting his 24th ATP Tour trophy with a straight-sets win over Taylor Fritz at the Japan Open. The Tuesday final was all business for the Spaniard, who sealed a 6-4, 6-4 victory to claim the title for the first time. It also capped off his eighth tournament win of 2025, a number that screams hard work and perfect chemistry with his team.

At just 22, Alcaraz is already outshining the career haul of his own coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero. And it’s not just about titles; he’s ticking off milestones Ferrero once cherished. Back in 2003, Ferrero enjoyed the season of his life, bagging Monte-Carlo and Valencia, then triumphing at his lone Grand Slam in Paris. By September 8 that year, he was world number one after a run to the US Open final.

Ferrero’s standout stat from that dream season? A whopping 67 singles wins, a number that stood untouched for over two decades. Fast forward to 2025, and Carlos Alcaraz has matched it shot for shot. His 67 singles victories include one grabbed during the Laver Cup, proof of an incredible year that’s not over yet.

The only question now: what’s next? After pulling out of the Shanghai Masters to rest his left ankle, Alcaraz’s fans are waiting to see if he’ll hit the court at the flashy Six Kings Slam from October 15–18. With Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, and Jannik Sinner on the list and a jaw-dropping $6 million prize up for grabs, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will Carlos Alcaraz and Ferrero return to Riyadh to take it all away? Tell us your take in the comments section.