New York has been the stage for an exciting development in the world of tennis. Carlos Alcaraz, the four-time Grand Slam champion, is set to have an additional coach by the start of the 2025 season. This move is set to potentially reshape his career and push him back to the top of the rankings.

Unlock Alcaraz's Potential with a New Coaching Pairing

Alcaraz's Decision to Add a Coach

Carlos Alcaraz, at just 21 years old, has shown remarkable talent and determination on the tennis court. His journey to becoming a Grand Slam champion has been a remarkable one, and now he is taking another step forward by adding a new coach to his team. Samuel Lopez, who has coached other notable players, will work alongside Juan Carlos Ferrero, who has been with Alcaraz since he was 15. This new coaching partnership is expected to bring a fresh perspective and new strategies to Alcaraz's game.Alcaraz believes that this pairing can help him reach new heights. "I think Samuel, for me, is one of the best coaches that we have on tour," he said. "They trust each other 100 percent and being able to travel with both, for me, it’s going to be great. I think I’m going to grow as a player thanks to them. I think we are going to work pretty hard and pretty good for the next season and the next years. Hopefully we are going to make good results together."

Lopez's Tennis Background

Lopez has an impressive tennis background himself. He was a member of Spain's Olympic team in 2000 and 2012, demonstrating his own skills and knowledge of the sport. He has worked with Pablo Carreño Busta for nine seasons, and his expertise is highly regarded in the tennis world. Alcaraz sees this as an opportunity to learn from Lopez and incorporate his coaching methods into his game.

The Impact on Alcaraz's Career

Alcaraz's addition of a new coach comes at a crucial time in his career. He finished this year at No. 3 in the ATP rankings, and he is determined to regain the top spot. His relationship with Ferrero remains strong, and he credits the coach for helping him become the player and person he is today. However, he believes that the addition of Lopez will bring a new dimension to his game and help him take his performance to the next level."They’re listening to me much more than before," Alcaraz said. "Obviously when I was 16 years old I had nothing to say. I was just mouth closed and ears open and did whatever he said. Right now I’m doing more things for myself, let’s say I’m taking more decisions, serious decisions. So I think (we) both are doing great work together as a person as well just to make sure this relationship is still pretty good and the love that we have for each other is huge. So I admire him as a professional but as a person as well."In addition to Alcaraz's coaching change, the US Open women's runner-up Jessica Pegula and semifinalist Emma Navarro will also play in the Garden Cup, adding to the excitement of the event.