Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz defeated Arthur Fils 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in a tense Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinal, marking his first semifinal appearance at the tournament.
• Alcaraz showcased resilience by saving three break points late in the second set and rebounding from a 3-1 deficit in the third set.
• Arthur Fils struggled with unforced errors and missed key opportunities, including seven squandered break points in the second set.
• The victory highlights Alcaraz’s improving form on clay as he builds momentum ahead of his French Open title defense.
• Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas was unexpectedly eliminated, leaving Alcaraz as the tournament favorite heading into the semifinals.