Bombshell: Ferrero already has a player and is a rival of Alcaraz
He had been announcing for weeks that he had a good project for next season in his hands and it seems that this is already becoming known. Juan Carlos Ferrero will train one of the mainstays of the ATP.
The former world number one and former coach of Carlos Alcaraz joins Ben Shelton, world number four (just one place behind the Spanish) and the tennis player who defeated the Murcian in the quarterfinals of the recent US Open. In short, a player with great potential who has not yet achieved that great title to add luster to his record, but who fights more and more frequently in the final rounds.
As an example of this, the final played by Shelton this year in that US Open against Alexander Zverev. Trying to take the final step is the great challenge for the American, called to be a regular contender for that fight at least in the last Grand Slam of the year.
The news had been announced this Sunday afternoon by ‘The Times’ and was confirmed by Ben Shelton on his social networks shortly after. “Great addition to my team for next season. Juan Carlos Ferrero, looking forward to getting started and working in the preseason. Let’s go for it,” Shelton said.
The American will try to take another step in his career next year. Ferrero will join the player’s father, Bryan Shelton who has guided his son to the best year of his career.
Player and coach, happy for their union
Ben Shelton and Juan Carlos Ferrero have released a joint statement to show their happiness for their new union.
“Juan Carlos is one of the greatest minds in tennis. His experience winning at the highest level and developing champions will be a great addition to the team,” Shelton said. “My father has been an important part of my journey and I am looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together in the future,” the American continued.
Ferrero He has also shown himself delighted by the new stage that is opening in his career. “Ben has extraordinary talent, strength and character. I am very happy to join Bryan and his team for this exciting new chapter,” said the Spanish coach. “I will try to contribute my experience and get us to work together to help Ben achieve his most ambitious goals,” he concluded.
This year Shelton has won the Canadian Masters 1000 and the tournaments in Dallas, Munich and Stuttgart and has doubled his record from three to seven ATP titles. He will play in Paris and in the ATP Finals before putting himself in the hands of Ferrero.
