"I'm going to cry"; "It’s a travesty mangling a perfect hair" - Fans amused as Carlos Alcaraz's coach Juan Carlos Ferrero sports a new haircut
Fans reacted with amusement when Carlos Alcaraz's coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, was spotted sporting a new haircut in a recent photo. Known for his typically lush, wavy hair, Ferrero’s trimmed look led many to speculate that Victor, Alcaraz’s infamous barber, was responsible.
Italian tennis player Francesco Passaro shared an Instagram Story featuring Carlos Alcaraz, Juan Carlos Ferrero, and others at the Ferrero Tennis Academy. In the photo, the 44-year-old coach showcased a fresh new trim.
The image quickly made its way to Reddit, accompanied by a playful caption:
"Victor finally got his hands on JCF"
Victor, who has previously caused lighthearted uproar with Alcaraz’s haircuts, seemed to have sparked another round of hilarity among fans. Although there is no confirmation that Victor provided Ferrero with the fresh trim, one fan dubbed the haircut a "travesty."
"Some scissorhands need to be chopped off. It’s a travesty mangling a perfect hair"
Reacting to the perceived tragedy, another fan wrote:
"this is worse than any crime he’s ever committed against carlos’s head. look what he’s done to this beautiful man"
Overcome with emotion, one fan hilariously wrote:
"just fell to my knees in a Walmart"
Here are some hilarious reactions to Ferrero's new haircut.
"Evil Edward Scissorhands 😭" one fan wrote.
"I'm going to cry, somebody snatch the scissors out of this man's hands😭" another fan wrote.
"Keep your hand off of JCF, Victor!!! Leave this man’s beautiful wavy hair alone," yet another fan wrote.
Carlos Alcaraz's coach Juan Carlos Ferrero bags Nike sponsorship for his training academy
Juan Carlos Ferrero reportedly signed a groundbreaking deal with Nike earlier this week, marking his first collaboration with the brand. This partnership extends to his Ferrero Tennis Academy in Alicante, Spain, which has also shifted its allegiance from Head to Nike and Babolat—both brands famously endorsed by Carlos Alcaraz.
After a long-term partnership with Head, the academy’s players will now exclusively use Babolat rackets, aligning with Alcaraz’s equipment choices.
This move is seen as Nike’s strategic investment in the enduring Ferrero-Alcaraz partnership. While financial details remain undisclosed, these deals not only elevate Ferrero’s profile but also position his academy as a leading tennis training hub in Spain.
Meanwhile, Ferrero is training Alcaraz for the 2025 season. The World No. 3 finished 2024 with two Grand Slam titles and an Olympic silver medal. He held a 54-13 record this season and would be hoping to bring more consistency to his performance to regain the top rank.