India, March 6 -- Carlos Alcaraz opened up on his shock split with Juan Carlos Ferrero. Alcaraz and Ferrero split in December last year, ending a seven-year partnership. The partnership was highly successful as Ferrero coached Alcaraz to 24 titles, including six Grand Slam trophies.

Fererro was with Alcaraz when he turned professional at 15. Ferrero blamed the split on the people around Alcaraz, stating that they gave him poor advice. Ferrero also revealed that there was a contract dispute.

Speaking to Eurosport, Alcaraz said, "I would say it is what it is. Obviously, I wouldn't say it's a new team. It's mostly the same members; we just restructured a little bit. The members are the same as before; we're just missing one. Every time I c...