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Former Alcaraz coach Ferrero to join Shelton's team

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Juan Carlos Ferrero will partner with Bryan Shelton to coach the 24-year-old American star ahead of the 2027 tour. Shelton praised the former world number one's proven history of developing top champions as a major asset for his future ambitions. The appointment follows a standout season in which the world number four captured four titles and reached the US Open final. Currently, Shelton is finishing his current campaign with appearances slated for the Paris Masters and the ATP Finals.

Key points

  • Ferrero will work alongside Bryan Shelton to direct the American's coaching team starting…: Ferrero will work alongside Bryan Shelton to direct the American's coaching team starting this close season.
  • Shelton aims to leverage Ferrero's championship-winning pedigree to bolster his performan…: Shelton aims to leverage Ferrero's championship-winning pedigree to bolster his performance ahead of the 2027 tennis calendar.
  • The world number four is concluding his current season by competing in the Paris Masters…: The world number four is concluding his current season by competing in the Paris Masters and ATP Finals.

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Nov 2 : Juan Carlos Ferrero, who split with Carlos Alcaraz late last year, will join American Ben Shelton's coaching team ahead of the 2027 season, the former world number one said on Sunday.

• The Spaniard, who helped Alcaraz capture six major titles, will join Shelton's father Bryan in the 24-year-old's team.

• "Ben has extraordinary talent, power and character. I'm very happy to join Bryan and the team in this exciting new chapter," Ferrero said.

• Shelton won titles in Dallas, Munich, Stuttgart and Montreal before reaching the US Open final this year.

• The world number four is currently preparing for the Paris Masters and season-ending ATP Finals this month. He will begin working with Ferrero during the close season.

• "Juan Carlos is one of the great minds in tennis," Shelton said. "His experience of winning at the highest level and developing champions will be a huge asset to our team."

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