Shelton adds ex-Alcaraz coach Juan Carlos Ferrero to 2027 staff
Carlos Alcaraz's former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero is joining Ben Shelton's coaching staff for the 2027 season.

Juan Carlos Ferrero: What Happened
ESPN reported on Sunday, November 1, 2026 in a story involving Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton. Here is how the report opens:
Carlos Alcaraz's former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero is joining Ben Shelton's coaching staff for the 2027 season.
It is one of many Tennis stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: Shelton adds ex-Alcaraz coach Juan Carlos Ferrero to 2027 staff
- Who’s involved: Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton
- League: Tennis
- First reported: Sunday, November 1, 2026 by ESPN
What’s Next for Juan Carlos Ferrero
For fans following Juan Carlos Ferrero, the next things to watch are the draw, ATP rankings, WTA rankings and Grand Slam results. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Juan Carlos Ferrero?
Carlos Alcaraz's former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero is joining Ben Shelton's coaching staff for the 2027 season. ESPN reported the story on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Who reported this TEN story?
ESPN first reported it on Sunday, November 1, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Tennis news.
Where can I get the latest Tennis news today?
The ForTheFans Tennis page collects every TEN headline as it breaks, including draw, ATP rankings and WTA rankings, with live scores on our scores page.
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