“Classless,” “Sad & Lame” – Carlos Alcaraz Fans Blast Juan Carlos Ferrero Over Sensational Ben Shelton Announcement Hours After Vienna Title

Carlos Alcaraz © ImagnCarlos Alcaraz’s fans have taken swipes at his ex-coach Juan Carlos Ferrero and ATP rival Ben Shelton after the duo announced that they would be joining forces in the offseason. Alcaraz’s fans believe Ferrero and Shelton intentionally made the announcement on the day of the 23-year-old Spaniard’s maiden Vienna Open title triumph to steal the limelight from the career Grand Slam champion.On Sunday, Nov. 1, Alcaraz defeated Alex de Minaur in the Vienna final to win his 28th ATP Tour-level singles title and maiden crown in the Austrian capital. Later on the same day, it was confirmed that Shelton has roped Ferrero into his coaching setup for the upcoming season. Ferrero is set to work alongside Shelton’s primary coach, father Bryan, as the World No. 4 American aims to take the next step and challenge for men’s tennis’ most prestigious honors.Alcaraz’s fans were quick to call out Ferrero and Shelton on X. One fan wrote:“A better question would have been why did Shelton and Ferrero move the previously declared announcement date from November 9th to the day Carlos Alcaraz wins a title? Classless.”The same fan added in a separate post:“Do people grasp the extent of Ferrero’s manipulativeness? He always knew he wouldn’t be coaching (Rafael) Jodar and (Jannik) Sinner yet he mentioned them relentlessly to shill his book while carnie barking a planned Nov 9 announcement only to move it up to steal shine from Carlos. Just sad & lame.”Carlos Alcaraz weighed in on Juan Carlos Ferrero & Ben Shelton’s future after winning the Vienna OpenAfter he stormed to the Vienna Open title on Sunday, Alcaraz was asked to comment on Ferrero and Shelton’s partnership. At the time, the official confirmation of the development was yet to be made. The former No. 1 and seven-time Major champion opined that Shelton’s level will improve under Ferrero’s tutelage, telling reporters at a press conference:“I think it’s going to be a great addition to Ben Shelton’s team. I think Juan is going to do great. It’s going to help him a lot and increase his level even more. I’ll be keeping an eye on him.”Both Alcaraz and Shelton are set to be in action soon at the Paris Masters before they head to Turin for the year-end ATP Finals.Read More:“I Can’t See Ben Shelton Winning Several Slams”; “Cool” – Fans Debate Over Carlos Alcaraz’s Ex-Coach Juan Carlos Ferrero Becoming American’s New Coach“We Had Some Bad News Today” – Leylah Fernandez Breaks Down While Sharing Heartbreaking News About Her Grandfather’s Death In TokyoCollege Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in tennis, college football, men’s college basketball, women’s college basketball, and college baseball!