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  "title": "Former Alcaraz coach Ferrero to join Shelton's team",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/former-alcaraz-coach-ferrero-to-join-sheltons-team-17758886",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-02T06:47:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
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    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40447022/former-alcaraz-coach-ferrero-to-join-sheltons-team"
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  "account": "Former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero is set to join American Ben Shelton's coaching team for the 2027 season, according to a statement released on Sunday. Ferrero, who parted ways with rising star Carlos Alcaraz earlier this year, will replace Alcaraz as part of Shelton's coaching roster. The 24-year-old Shelton, who has previously won titles in Dallas, Munich, Stuttgart, and Montreal, will be joined by his father Bryan in guiding the talented young athlete. Ferrero expressed his excitement about joining Bryan and the team, stating that he is thrilled to embark on this new chapter alongside them. Shelton, who recently reached the US Open final, has also been preparing for the Paris Masters and the ATP Finals season finale. In a statement, Shelton praised Ferrero, calling him \"one of the great minds in tennis\" and highlighting his valuable experience in winning at the highest level and developing champions.",
  "summary": "Juan Carlos Ferrero, who split with Carlos Alcaraz late last year, will join American Ben Shelton’s coaching team ahead of the 2027 season, the former world number one said on Sunday. The Spaniard, who helped Alcaraz capture six major titles, will join Shelton’s father Bryan in the 24-year-old’s team. “Ben has extraordinary talent, power and character. I’m very happy to join Bryan and the team in…",
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        "title": "Shelton adds former Alcaraz coach Ferrero to team",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Ben Shelton adds Juan Carlos Ferrero to his coaching staff for 2027",
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        "title": "Former Alcaraz coach Ferrero to join Shelton's team",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Former Alcaraz coach Ferrero to join Shelton’s team",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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