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Alcaraz Fans Criticize Ferrero Over Shelton Announcement After Vienna Title

Alcaraz Fans Criticize Ferrero Over Shelton Announcement After Vienna Title
World Sports · 21:24:22 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Carlos Alcaraz secured the Vienna Open title, but the celebration was overshadowed hours later when his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero made an announcement regarding American player Ben Shelton. The move drew sharp backlash from Alcaraz supporters, who labeled the timing "classless" and "sad & lame" on social media. Details of Ferrero's announcement were not immediately disclosed.

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