This Thursday, April 9th, was marked by the new victory of Valentin Vacherot, who qualified for the quarter-finals of the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000. Also on the agenda: Sinner and Alcaraz struggling, and Joao Fonseca scheduling a match with Zverev.
Valentin Vacherot continues to shine at home and qualified for the quarter-finals by convincingly defeating the Polish player Hubert Hurkacz.
In the first set, Valentin Vacherot started very strong. Carried by his crowd and taking advantage of Hubert Hurkacz’s many unforced errors, he broke twice right away and quickly led 4-0. However, there was a significant resurgence from Hubert Hurkacz, who managed to catch up completely. Despite the support from the crowd, a struggling Valentin Vacherot eventually lost the first set in a tie-break.
The second set began just as intensely. Hurkacz was more aggressive, with 15 winning shots compared to only 4 for his opponent. Despite this, it was Vacherot who took control by breaking in the middle of the set to lead 4-2. Strong on his service games, the Monegasque managed the end of the set perfectly and won 6-3.
In the third set, both players exchanged blows, and the tension rose another notch. Vacherot achieved a decisive break in the eighth game and took the lead 4-3. At the moment of closing out, he remained calm, saving three break points. He finally won in a suspenseful finish, with a score of 6/7-6/3-6/4.
Valentin Vacherot continues to make history and becomes the first Monegasque player to reach the quarter-finals at the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000. He will face the Australian Alex De Minaur tomorrow.
The results of Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000
Joao Fonseca made his mark again and advanced to the quarter-finals of the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000. Very strong on serve (90% of points won on his first serve), the Brazilian defeated Matteo Berrettini in two sets: 6/3-6/2.
After losing the first set 7/5, Casper Ruud was forced to retire at the beginning of the second set due to a calf injury, sending Felix Auger Aliassime to the quarter-finals.
A minor earthquake in Monte-Carlo. After a swift first set, Jannik Sinner hit a rough patch in the second. Trailing 5-2 to Tomas Machac, the world number 2 fought back to level but ultimately lost the set in a tie-break. In the third act, the Italian got back on track and secured his spot in the quarter-finals: 6/1-6/7-6/3.
A very similar scenario for Carlos Alcaraz, facing Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry. In complete control in the first set, the world number 1 showed a lot of nervousness and inconsistency in the second set, before finally sealing the match in the third act. Final score: 6/1-4/6-6/3.
Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev won against Zizou Bergs in two sets (6/2-7/5). Alexander Bublik came through in 2 sets against Jiri Lehecka (6/2-7/5). Finally, Alex De Minaur qualified for the quarter-finals by defeating Alexander Blockx in two sets (7/5-7/6).
The matches of Friday, April 10, 2026, to watch at the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000
On the schedule for the Monegasque tournament this Friday, 4 thrilling quarter-final matchups: Joao Fonseca against Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner versus Félix Auger Aliassime, Carlos Alcaraz facing Alexander Bublik, and finally the match between Alex De Minaur and Valentin Vacherot.
