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Carlos Alcaraz Claims First Monte Carlo Masters Title, Rises to World No. 2

The 21-year-old Spaniard defeated Lorenzo Musetti in a comeback win, marking his sixth ATP Masters 1000 title and reigniting his clay-court dominance.

Alcaraz celebrates winning the Monte-Carlo Masters.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz won in Monte Carlo on Sunday and now hopes to add a third Barcelona Open title
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Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz overcame a first-set deficit to defeat Lorenzo Musetti 3-6, 6-1, 6-0, securing his maiden Monte Carlo Masters title.
  • Musetti struggled with a significant right leg injury during the final, impacting his performance in the decisive set.
  • The victory propels Alcaraz to World No. 2 in the ATP rankings, narrowing the gap with top-ranked Jannik Sinner.
  • This marks Alcaraz's sixth ATP Masters 1000 title and a strong comeback after recent setbacks at Indian Wells and Miami.
  • Alcaraz is now preparing for the Barcelona Open and his French Open title defense, with high-profile endorsements from figures like Rafael Nadal and Vinicius Jr. celebrating his resurgence.