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Carlos Alcaraz Rallies to Monte Carlo Semifinals After Thrilling Win Over Arthur Fils

The world No. 3 overcame deficits in both the second and third sets to secure a hard-fought victory, setting up an all-Spanish semifinal against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 11, 2025 France's Arthur Fils in action during his quarter final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 11, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his quarter final match against France's Arthur Fils REUTERS/Manon Cruz
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Monte Carlo Masters - Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France - April 11, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his quarter final match against France's Arthur Fils REUTERS/Manon Cruz
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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.