While Alcaraz chases Career Grand Slam, Juan Carlos Ferrero joins golfer Angel Ayora's team

When his incredibly successful collaboration with Carlos Alcaraz came to an end this past December, Juan Carlos Ferrero’s inbox was surely flooded with interest in his services.

Over their seven-plus years together, Ferrero was the guiding voice that helped Alcaraz reach the top of the ATP rankings and win a pair of titles each at Wimbledon, Roland Garros and the US Open among numerous successes. As Ferrero’s former protégé now chases a Career Grand Slam at the Australian Open without him (Alcaraz is through to the quarterfinals), the highly-respected coach has found his next project.

And it’s not on the tennis court.

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The former world No. 1 revealed Sunday that he’s trading in racquets for clubs, joining Angel Ayora’s team.

“We’ll be working together on the mental side of performance and professional development,” Ferrero wrote on his social media.

“We’ve already started, highly motivated and looking forward to continuing this journey.”

The 45-year-old will still be involved with the training center that bears his name in Villena. The Ferrero Tennis Academy, founded in 1990 by Antonio Martínez Cascales and later rebranded to honor the future Roland Garros champion he would coach, also features the "Rural Ferrero Hotel" and several padel courts among its facilities.

Ferrero has no intent of leaving that legacy behind.

“Tennis is my life, and I’ll continue giving my all at the Academy and on the circuit. However, golf also excites me—it’s an individual sport where the mental aspect plays a crucial role,” he explained.

“I’m delighted to be able to contribute my experience and support Angel’s growth on the circuit.”

Ayora, 21, currently competes on the DP World Tour (European PGA Tour) and holds an Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) of No. 115.