It seems the feud between Alcaraz and Ferrero is settled, making reconciliation quite difficult!

Last month when Alcaraz suddenly parted ways with his mentor Ferrero? I initially thought it was just a small quarrel between them, since Ferrero was the “godfather” who helped Alcaraz grow from a novice into a Grand Slam winner. Many people likely thought, "They’ll probably reconcile over a meal soon, given their relationship."

But these days, once Ferrero spoke, I knew I was being naive. This isn’t just a quarrel; it’s a complete break!

First of all, there are other people involved behind this.

Reports say Alcaraz’s father has been heavily involved. The old man might think Ferrero is no longer the right fit for Alcaraz now, or maybe he believes Ferrero’s demands are too high? Whatever the case, with father and son united, it’s tough for an outsider like Ferrero to operate.

Secondly, Ferrero’s recent interview has closed all doors.

If both sides had stayed silent, even if there was tension, if Alcaraz’s performance dipped later, he might have called Ferrero back out of old loyalty.

But Ferrero got impatient this time and publicly fired back. He said: don’t bring up money issues or claim it’s because I asked for too much. He revealed this was a classic “deal falling through,” where one side wants to save money or gain more control, and the other wants to protect their interests. His line “we never even sat down to properly talk before parting” sounded truly heartbreaking.

If Ferrero still wanted to continue working together, couldn’t he have kept quiet?

It’s like a couple divorcing peacefully, but one side then posts a long message criticizing the other — how can they face each other afterward?

Now the Australian Open is about to start. Without Ferrero in the box, Alcaraz might feel unsettled. If he gets knocked out in the first round or plays poorly, will he want to turn back to Ferrero?

During the Australian Open, the media will surely keep asking him questions, which will be annoying enough. So far, except for one statement, Alcaraz has remained silent. That’s probably the best way to handle it.

It’s tough! Ferrero has put everything out in the open, effectively removing any chance to back down.

Let’s wait and see. Without Ferrero as his “anchor,” will Alcaraz’s solo flight lead him to the top, or will it be a crash? Sigh! The bond between this mentor and protégé is most likely over for good.

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