## Alcaraz Battles cold Ahead of Rotterdam Debut
Carlos Alcaraz will be facing a double challenge as he prepares to make his debut at the Rotterdam open. Not only is he battling a cold, but he will also be without his longtime coach, Juan carlos Ferrero.
The world No. 1 is highly likely eager to bounce back from his Australian open loss to Novak Djokovic. Rotterdam offers him a chance to secure his frist indoor title. Though,Alcaraz’s preparation has been hindered by a familiar foe: a cold. Spanish outlet Marca reports that Alcaraz is dealing wiht the same illness that affected him during the ATP Finals in November.
Despite the setback, Alcaraz completed a week of training at the Ferrero Tennis Academy in Villena adn is scheduled to travel to The Netherlands on Friday to acclimatize to the court conditions.
Adding to the complexity, Ferrero will be absent from Alcaraz’s corner for both Rotterdam and the subsequent Qatar Open in doha. Alcaraz will be guided by Samuel López in his absence. Ferrero has been instrumental in Alcaraz’s success since the start of his professional career, and his absence will undoubtedly be felt.
This will be Alcaraz’s first indoor tournament since competing in Montpellier in 2021. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how he handles these challenges and if he can finally clinch his first indoor title.
What challenges does Alcaraz face with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero absent during the Rotterdam Open?
## Alcaraz Battles cold Ahead of Rotterdam Debut
Carlos Alcaraz will be facing a double challenge as he prepares to make his debut at the rotterdam open. Not only is he battling a cold, but he will also be without his longtime coach, Juan carlos Ferrero.
The world No. 1 is highly likely eager to bounce back from his Australian open loss to Novak Djokovic. Rotterdam offers him a chance to secure his frist indoor title. Tho,Alcaraz’s planning has been hindered by a familiar foe: a cold.Spanish outlet Marca reports that alcaraz is dealing wiht the same illness that affected him during the ATP Finals in November.
Despite the setback, Alcaraz completed a week of training at the Ferrero Tennis Academy in Villena adn is scheduled to travel to the Netherlands on Friday to acclimatize to the court conditions.
Adding to the complexity, Ferrero will be absent from Alcaraz’s corner for both Rotterdam and the subsequent Qatar Open in doha. Alcaraz will be guided by Samuel López in his absence. Ferrero has been instrumental in Alcaraz’s success since the start of his professional career, and his absence will undoubtedly be felt.
This will be Alcaraz’s first indoor tournament as competing in Montpellier in 2021. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how he handles these challenges and if he can finally clinch his first indoor title.
## Q&A
**Q: Why is Alcaraz’s Rotterdam debut considered particularly challenging?**
A: Alcaraz is not only battling a cold, but he will also be without his longtime coach, Juan carlos Ferrero.
**Q: Has Alcaraz faced this illness before?**
A: Yes, Spanish outlet marca reports that he’s dealing with the same cold that affected him during the ATP Finals in November.
**Q: Who will be coaching alcaraz in Ferrero’s absence?**
A: Samuel López will be guiding Alcaraz at both the Rotterdam Open and the subsequent Qatar Open.
**Q: Is this Alcaraz’s first indoor tournament?**
A: No,but it’s his first since competing in Montpellier back in 2021.
**Fun Fact:** Did you know that Carlos Alcaraz achieved the World no. 1 ranking at just 19 years old? [[1](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Alcaraz)]
Will Alcaraz overcome these hurdles and secure his first indoor title in Rotterdam? Only time will tell.
