Ben Shelton reportedly hires Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Alcaraz's former coach

Ben Shelton is adding Juan Carlos Ferrero to his 2027 coaching staff, according to several outlets. Commentators including Andy Roddick call it a big challenge, and the partnership is being debated.

Timeline

1. 2 Nov, 03:59 UTCFirst appeared on Free Malaysia Today
2. 2 Nov, 16:21 UTCBBC Sport analyses Shelton-Ferrero partnership
3. 3 Nov, 18:40 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
4. 3 Nov, 18:40 UTCAndy Roddick reacts to Shelton hiring Ferrero
5. 3 Nov, 18:40 UTCBBC reports Shelton appoints Ferrero

Top sources

• ben sheltonGoogle Trends
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• Andy Roddick reacts to Ben Shelton hiring Juan Carlos Ferrero as his coach, 'this is a big challenge'Tennishead
• Watch: Shelton previews Ferrero partnershipATP Tour
• Can Alcaraz's ex-coach help Shelton challenge his former protege?BBC Sport
• Former Alcaraz coach Ferrero to join Shelton’s teamFree Malaysia Today
• John Isner predicts what may happen if Ben Shelton plays Carlos Alcaraz with Juan Carlos Ferrero as his coach next yearYahoo Sports