Intense quarterfinal day today at the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000. The two top seeds of world tennis Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have once again proven their superiority, Alexander Zverev and Valentin Vacherot complete the final four.
Alexander Zverev calms the Fonseca storm
It’s the year of novelty for Joao Fonseca. After facing the world number 1 (Carlos Alcaraz) and number 2 (Jannik Sinner) for the first time at Miami and Indian Wells, the Brazilian honored his first confrontation today with world number 3 Alexander Zverev.
For 45 minutes, the two players match each other, but it’s Joao Fonseca who cracks first. At 5 games all, the Brazilian appears nervous with his serve, makes 2 direct faults and allows Zverev to break. The German concludes with a love game and wins the first set 7/5.
In the second set, Zverev continues his momentum by breaking in the first game. But Joao Fonseca holds on and manages to come back to 3-3. The two players then trade blows, each losing their serve again, until facing a tie-break. More solid in this crucial moment, the Brazilian equalizes by winning the set.
In the decisive set, it’s Alexander Zverev’s experience that prevailed over Joao Fonseca’s passion. The world number 3 breaks in the middle of the set and leads throughout until the end, final score 7/5-6/7-6/3.
Jannik Sinner asserts his rank and moves closer to the number 1 world ranking
Jannik Sinner ruled in the quarterfinal of the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000. Solid and efficient against Félix Auger Aliassime, the Italian won with ease, with a break in his pocket in each set, 6/3-6/4.
As a reminder, Jannik Sinner can reclaim the number 1 world ranking if he wins the tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz escapes the Bublik trap in quarterfinal
Matches pile up and resemble each other for the world’s two best players. Like Sinner, who was pushed to a third set yesterday in the round of 16, Carlos Alcaraz masterfully conducted his match today against Alexander Bublik. In control, the Spaniard breaks his opponent’s serve 3 times in the first set. In the second set, the domination is absolute and he sails effortlessly toward his 105th victory on clay. Final score: 6/3-6/0.
The Spaniard is defending his title and his number 1 world ranking. If he doesn’t lift the trophy this Sunday, he will lose his throne to Jannik Sinner.
Another feat for Valentin Vacherot, can he dream of the title?
After his victories over Cerundolo, Musetti and Hurkacz, the Monegasque overcame the number 5 seed Alex De Minaur.
Like his previous match, the Monegasque quickly breaks to lead 3-0, but is caught up in the middle of the set. At 5-4, he delivers a perfect return game and takes the first set.
In the second set, Alex De Minaur shows more solidity. With 12 winners and nearly 50% of points won on the return of Valentin Vacherot’s serve, the Australian leads comfortably throughout and wins 6-3.
In the third set, the Monegasque plays for high stakes, but it is he who is mentally strongest. He puts his opponent under pressure, saves 6 break points in total and ends up winning in a thrilling finish, 6/4-3/6-6/3.
Valentin Vacherot continues to make his public dream and write the history of his sport. Can he dream of winning the title in the principality? Facing Carlos Alcaraz then potentially Jannik Sinner in the final, the hurdle seems insurmountable…
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