CArlos Alcaraz has reached the same level of competition at the Rio Open a week after reaching the Argentina Open semifinals.

The tennis El Palmar players defeated Dusan Lajović in the quarterfinals for the second week in a row to reach the semifinals of the most important tournament in South America.

The Murcian player remains true to a number of habits that he never gives up, starting with his squad, which is exactly the same in Rio de Janeiro as the one he won with in Buenos Aires eight days ago.

Alcaraz is accompanied by seven people: coaches Antonio Martinez Cascaleshis physical therapist Juanjo Morenoagent Albert Molinahis doctor Juanjo Lopezhis father Carloshis older brother Alvaro and his uncle Thomas.

Carlos Alcaraz’s time in Rio de Janeiro

The tennis player landed in Rio de Janeiro late Sunday, February 19, a few hours after being crowned at the Argentina Open.

Two days later, he made his Jockey Club debut against a local player Mateus Alves.

With all of his games scheduled in the evening session, he was only able to go out to dinner on two nights.

He chose a Japanese restaurant, his favorite pre-competition meal, and the whole team enjoyed the menu at the well-known Sushi Leblon.

Carlitos training as always in the morning right after breakfast with two of the best young Brazilian tennis players, João Fonseca And Luca Acioly.

In the afternoon he eats at the club, takes a nap and plays chess and patchwork, a strategy game, with his brother.

Alcaraza giant soccer ball and real Madrid Fan, didn’t miss the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 real Madrid And Liverpool and he followed too Barcelona‘s elimination by Manchester United.