Alcaraz works until 3:00 AM to make it on time for the semifinals
Juanjo Moreno, physiotherapist of the Murcian tennis player, shared an image treating Carlitos in the early morning. The invisible work that is not always seen and that will help him be ready for his semifinal match.
Not everyone has found a taste for social media, but the truth is that there are some examples that confirm it is a very valuable tool. What time do you think Carlos Alcaraz went to sleep yesterday? If Juanjo Moreno had not shared the following photograph, we would have missed this story.
The image shared by Juanjo Moreno, the trusted physiotherapist of the Spanish number one, comes through a story published around three a.m. at the Rolex Paris Masters. In it, you can see how he was still treating the Murcian tennis player in the hotel room, several hours after his match had finished. Because between the last point, interviews with the media, dinner, shower, and bed, there are still many things that have to happen. The goal is none other than to arrive in perfect condition for the next commitment: the semifinals this Saturday against Casper Ruud.
Alcaraz's recovery follows a well-studied protocol and each element has a specific function. First, nutrition: carbohydrates help replenish muscular glycogen, that is, recover the energy reserves that the body has consumed during exertion. This is complemented by whey protein, which provides amino acids to aid in the repair and recovery of muscle fibers after physical exertion.
Juanjo Moreno, Alcaraz's physio, posts a story at 3 a.m. while treating him! The match ended before 11 p.m., but there was media to do, dinner, shower... and in the hotel, preparation for Saturday's match was already starting. Carbohydrates ➡️ Replenish glycogen Whey Protein ➡️ Prepare muscle Electrolytes ➡️ Rehydration Red light on the wrist area ➡️ Reduces pain and inflammation Manual treatment ➡️ Relaxes muscles He must have gone to sleep almost at 4 a.m. Imagine Ruud, who finished his match almost at 1!!
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) November 7, 2026
Electrolytes also come into play, crucial for replenishing minerals lost through sweat and facilitating proper rehydration. But the work does not end with nutrition. In the image shared by Moreno, a red light is also applied to the wrist area, a photobiomodulation technique that uses specific wavelengths to attempt to alleviate pain and modulate inflammation. Finally, manual treatment allows for muscle work, relieves tension, and facilitates the body in recovering sensations after so many hours of competition.
Ruud also had a long night
And if Alcaraz's schedule is already impressive, it’s worth looking at the other side of the semifinal. Casper Ruud, his opponent this Saturday, finished his match close to one a.m. This means that, following a similar recovery protocol, the Norwegian would have had to extend his day even longer: media, nutrition, hydration, treatment, and preparation for the next match.
In his case, the bedtime might approach six in the morning. It’s quite a stretch when we consider that both have to jump back on the court just a few hours later. These are the small details that do not appear in the statistics, but that are part of the daily routine of the best tennis players in the world. While the fan sleeps, the teams continue working to ensure the body is ready to compete again the next day.
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