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Monte-Carlo Masters: Carlos Alcaraz Advances To Sunday’s Final

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Published12 Apr 2025

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Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz needed over two hours to defeat compatriot and good friend Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.  This was a match of contrasts.  After the sluggish start in previous rounds, Alcaraz got off to a good start with a service break for Davidovich Fokina.

However, Davidovich Fokina hung in the first set and gave himself opportunities to take it.  The result was a tiebreaker that was all Alcaraz.

Following the first set, Davidovich Fokina had a visit from the trainer to rub his shoulder.

In the second set, Alcaraz cleaned up his game.  The 20 unforced errors in the first set were in the rearview mirror.

Though Davidovich Fokina’s athleticism and shotmaking were challenging, Alcaraz prevailed 6-4.

The pair are great friends and exchanged pleasantries at the net after the match.  Davidovich Fokina was a 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters finalist.

Alcaraz has played well this week in Monte Carlo, but we have not seen his best top-tier clay court tennis yet.  It is the first clay court event of the season, and Alcaraz is the defending French Open champion, so he could be building toward it in the coming days or weeks.

Will Carlos Alcaraz Keep The Spanish Tradition?

Spaniards have owned this tournament in the past 25 years with 13 wins, 11 by Rafael Nadal and 2 by Alcaraz’s coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero.

Does Alcaraz feel the pressure to keep the dominant Spanish tradition going?  It is unclear.  This is his first career Monte-Carlo Masters final, so he would be eager to add this title to the 17 he already possesses, including four Grand Slams.  Spanish fans could be ready to rename it to the “Monte-Carlos” Masters if Alcaraz gets the win.

Alcaraz will face the winner of the second semifinal between Alex de Minaur and Lorenzo Musetti on Sunday.  Due to potential inclement weather, the final has been moved up from 3 PM to 12 PM local time or 6 AM EDT.

Watch the Monte-Carlo Masters final on Sunday, April 13, on the Tennis Channel.