Swiss legend Roger Federer has recently revealed his plans for coaching Carlos Alcaraz, following the Swedish icon’s suggestion that the former could be a perfect fit for the World No. 1. Alcaraz would be heading for his 2026 Australian Open run with co-coach Samuel López, as he had parted ways with Juan Carlos Ferrero, his coach of seven years, during the offseason.
Roger Federer Is Optimistic for Carlos Alcaraz’s Future but Has No Plans for Coaching Him
Federer is one of the legends to headline the 2026 Australian Open’s opening ceremony before the main draw. Along with Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, and Pat Rafter, he will be seen in action at the ‘Battle of World No. 1s.’ He will also receive a formal farewell from the tournament after his last appearance at Melbourne Park in 2020, during which he reached the semifinals.
A few days prior, Mats Wilander, former World No. 1, who has 33 singles and 7 doubles titles, including the Wimbledon doubles championship, reflected during his interview with Eurosport, highlighting that Federer could join Alcaraz’s coaching team, narrowing his pick from the list featuring Andy Murray, John McEnroe, and Stefan Edberg.
However, in his recent interview with Eurosport on TNT Sports, Federer has revealed that he won’t be coaching the winner of 24 singles titles, including 6 major titles, all of which he clinched under Carlos Ferrero. He further highlighted that he remains busy with his priorities and maintains an optimistic mindset regarding Alcaraz and his future.
Federer mentioned when sharing his views on Alcaraz achieving a career Grand Slam, “I think he can get it with a coach or with no coach. He’s that good obviously, but a good coaching definitely will be helping.”
Considering his coaching, the legend continued, “I don’t know if he’s already had to do press here and talk about his Ferrero situation a little bit, which is obviously going to be maybe a little bit uncomfortable or just something you have to do as a pro, but he’s definitely going to be very important for him to find the right person in his corner and to be able to do hit the career grand slam already at such a young age is incredible to be honest.”
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He further added on why he won’t consider Wilander’s opinion, “Yes, I’m definitely out, but maybe I could give him some advice on the periphery, but I Yeah, I know. Everybody knows I’m too busy with my children and with my life at the minute.”
In his first round at the Australian Open, Alcaraz will face Australian player Adam Walton, a former World No. 74. The duo last met in 2025 at the Queen’s Club Championships in the round of 32, with Alcaraz taking the victory.
