Ben Shelton Taps Former Alcaraz Coach Juan Carlos Ferrero for 2027 Season
Ben Shelton has added Juan Carlos Ferrero, the former coach of Carlos Alcaraz, to his coaching staff for the 2027 season. Shelton announced the move on social media, calling it a "huge addition" and expressing excitement to begin working with…
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, November 1, 2026 — Tennis player Ben Shelton has announced a significant addition to his coaching team, bringing on Juan Carlos Ferrero for the 2027 season. Ferrero is widely recognized for his previous role as the coach of fellow tennis star Carlos Alcaraz.
Shelton shared the news of this new collaboration via social media platforms. In his announcement, Shelton described the addition of Ferrero as a “huge addition” to his team. He also conveyed his enthusiasm for the upcoming period of work with Ferrero.
The specific details of Ferrero’s prior coaching career, beyond his work with Alcaraz, were not provided in the announcement. Similarly, the exact plans or objectives for the 2027 season that this coaching partnership aims to achieve were not detailed. The announcement was made through Shelton’s social media channels, but the exact date of the post was not specified.
Juan Carlos Ferrero, a former world No. 1 player himself, has a notable track record in coaching, most prominently guiding Carlos Alcaraz to multiple Grand Slam titles and the top ranking in men’s tennis. The partnership with Shelton is set to commence at the beginning of the 2027 season.
Shelton expressed his anticipation for beginning this professional relationship, highlighting the importance of this new coaching dynamic as he prepares for future competitions. Further information regarding the scope of Ferrero’s responsibilities or any other changes to Shelton’s support staff was not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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