Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Arthur Fils 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinals, staging a dramatic comeback after being on the brink of defeat in the second set and trailing in the third.
- Alcaraz saved three break points late in the second set and won five consecutive games to close out the match, showcasing his resilience and tactical adaptability on clay.
- Arthur Fils, playing in his third consecutive Masters 1000 quarterfinal, struggled with consistency, committing 53 unforced errors and failing to capitalize on key opportunities.
- Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas was eliminated in a surprising upset, losing to Lorenzo Musetti in three sets after a collapse in his serving performance.
- Alcaraz will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who advanced with a dominant win over Alexei Popyrin, in a semifinal clash that highlights the strength of Spanish players on clay.