Ferrero: Cancer Rumors are Fake News

By Richard Pagliaro | Monday, October 6, 2025
Photo credit: Matthew Calvis

Former world No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero shot down rumors he is suffering from cancer branding those reports “fake news.”

Ferrero, long-time coach of world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, took to social media to refute those reports.

The rumors are particularly painful to Ferrero because his mother, Rosario, died of cancer when he was 16 years old. The former French Open champion dedicated his tennis career to his mother, who was his greatest fan.

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“During this last days there have been many fake news and rumors about my health, saying that I’m suffering from Cancer. I want to be clear: This is completely fake,” Ferrero posted on Instagram.

“Moreover than deny it, I would like to express my concern on using such a sensible topics to generate clicks and views. Cancer is a serious disease that has marked my family and many others. This topic deserves maximum respect.”