Carlos Alcaraz could add Andy Murray to his coaching team in 2026

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There’s a possibility Carlos Alcaraz could have a new face in his coaching corner at the Australian Open after parting ways with Juan Carlos Ferrero.

The two reportedly split following an argument between Ferrero and Alcaraz’s father, ending a seven-year partnership that had seen significant success for both sides.

Ferrero and Alcaraz separated earlier this month, leaving the ATP number one with Samuel Lopez on his team for the start of the 2026 season.

But before the 2026 Australian Open arrives, Alcaraz may make another major move by bringing Andy Murray into his coaching setup.

Alcaraz has a clear path to bring Andy Murray on board as his next coach

According to Punto de Break, Alcaraz’s team were interested in bringing Murray in back in 2024. But at the time, the Scot chose to link up with Novak Djokovic.

Now, with Ferrero no longer part of the setup and Murray no longer tied to Djokovic, there’s a straightforward path for Alcaraz to make the move.

Murray’s credentials speak for themselves. A former world number one and 46-time ATP champion, he brings a wealth of experience that could benefit any player. There may be some urgency if Alcaraz wants to secure him before someone else steps in.

Interestingly, it was Murray who played a role in helping Djokovic defeat Alcaraz at the 2025 Australian Open. The two players split their two career meetings evenly.

What experience does Andy Murray have as a coach?

Murray may have only stepped away from playing in August 2024, but he’s already worked alongside one of the game’s all-time greats.

He joined forces with Djokovic just before last year’s Australian Open, and the timing couldn’t have been more interesting given the Serb was still chasing more history.

In that spell, Murray helped Djokovic reach the semi-finals, although his run ended prematurely when he retired against Alexander Zverev. Even so, it wasn’t exactly new ground for Murray.

But there are clear differences between Djokovic and Alcaraz in Melbourne. The Serb has 10 titles there to his name while Alcaraz hasn’t made it past the quarter-finals yet.

Their split after six months left Murray open to new opportunities, including potential roles with other rising stars like Alcaraz.

Murray picked up plenty during his time with Djokovic – insights he could pass on to any young player looking to make a mark.

But working with a 22-year-old just starting out – who also happens to be world number one – would present an entirely different challenge from guiding an established champion like Djokovic.