Carlos Alcaraz Shines; Monte Carlo Masters Quarters Lineup takes Shape
Alcaraz dominates Altmaier, while Tsitsipas, Fils, and Musetti impress
Carlos Alcaraz continued his stellar form at the Monte Carlo Masters, defeating Germany's Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-1 to secure his first-ever quarterfinal berth at the tournament. After a competitive start, Alcaraz found his rhythm, dominating the second set with his aggressive baseline play and precise shot-making. The Spaniard now faces French rising star Arthur Fils in the quarterfinals.
Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas cruised past Portugal's Nuno Borges with a commanding 6-1, 6-1 victory. Tsitsipas showcased his clay-court mastery, advancing to his fourth Monte Carlo quarterfinal.
French sensation Arthur Fils stunned seventh seed Andrey Rublev with a 6-2, 6-3 win. Fils' powerful groundstrokes and composure under pressure secured his third Masters 1000 quarterfinal appearance this year.
In an all-Italian clash, Lorenzo Musetti defeated Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-3. Musetti's finesse and control on clay proved too much for Berrettini, who struggled to find his rhythm.
Australian Alexei Popyrin pulled off a major upset, defeating fourth seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in a thrilling three-set battle. Popyrin's resilience and big-serves were key to his victory.
Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina outlasted British fifth seed Jack Draper in a marathon match, winning 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-4. Davidovich Fokina's athleticism and shot variety were on full display.
Eighth seed Alex de Minaur dismantled ninth seed Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 6-2. De Minaur's relentless precision and speed on clay overwhelmed Medvedev, who struggled throughout the match.
Bulgarian veteran Grigor Dimitrov overcame Chile's Alejandro Tabilo 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. Dimitrov's experience and consistency helped him prevail in the decider.
The quarterfinal lineup: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Arthur Fils, Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Lorenzo Musetti, Alexei Popyrin vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Alex de Minaur vs. Grigor Dimitrov.
