Juan Carlos Ferrero opens up opportunity to train Rafael Jodar

Juan Carlos Ferrero said he was open to the possibility of coaching Rafael Jodar after his name was linked with the young Spaniard on October 8 2026. Ferrero previously indicated that he wanted to return to the ATP Tour as a coach for the 2026 season. However, he has not yet confirmed which players will be part of his next coaching project.

Rafael Jodar Stands Out on ATP Tour

Jodar has had his first year on the ATP Tour with eye-catching results. The Spanish tennis player managed to reach the highest ranking in his career, namely 11th in the world. He has also demonstrated the ability to compete in a number of major tournaments.

At the beginning of this year, Jodar won his first ATP title in Marrakech. He then advanced to the final of the Washington Open and reached the semifinals of the Canadian Open. This result is an important achievement for a young tennis player who is still building his professional career.

One of the interesting things about Jodar's journey is his coaching approach. In the midst of the highest level of competition, he does not yet have a special coaching team and chooses to work with his father. This condition has given rise to speculation about the possibility of Ferrero joining to help him develop further.

In an interview with Spanish radio station El Larguero, Ferrero commented on the opportunity. He did not rule out the possibility of collaborating with Jodar.

"I'm not closing the door. He has extraordinary potential, great enthusiasm, is still young, and wants to conquer the world. If the offer comes, I will consider it," said Ferrero.

This statement shows that opportunities for cooperation are still open. However, the source has not explained whether official talks between Ferrero and Jodar have taken place or whether the two have reached an agreement.

Jannik Sinner Also Under Consideration

Apart from Jodar, Ferrero has also been linked with the possibility of training Jannik Sinner. The Italian tennis player is expected to end his collaboration with Darren Cahill at the end of the 2026 season. Ferrero himself has not ruled out the opportunity to work with the tennis player who is currently world number one.

In an interview with Puntodebreak, Ferrero explained that the opportunity to develop as a coach was one of the things that attracted him. He also highlighted the opportunity to manage two of the best players of the current generation.

Ferrero previously worked with Carlos Alcaraz before the two parted ways at the end of the 2025 season. According to him, this experience does not mean he should avoid the possibility of coaching Sinner, who is Alcaraz's biggest rival.

"The fact that I have coached Carlos doesn't mean I can't coach his biggest rival. That's how the competitive world works. Sometimes you are in one group, then move to another group," said Ferrero.

He also asked the public to respect the decisions that will be taken later. Ferrero emphasized that he does not wish anything bad to happen to Alcaraz, even though he may one day work with Sinner.

Getting to know the ATP Tour

The ATP Tour is a series of men's professional tennis competitions that brings together players in various tournaments throughout the season. Match results and achievements in tournaments are an important part of a tennis player's career and world ranking.

Alcaraz and Sinner's rivalry has become one of the highlights in recent years. In the 2026 season, the two have only met once, namely in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters, which Sinner won. However, their overall meeting record still favors Alcaraz with 10 wins from 17 matches.

With the opportunity to train Jodar and Sinner open, Ferrero now has several possibilities to return to the world of professional tennis. However, the final decision regarding the players he will handle has not been announced.

Source: tennis365.com, October 8, 2026