Carlos Alcaraz tennis talent proved once again why he’s the hottest name in tennis. On Saturday, the 20-year-old Spanish sensation needed six match points to defeat compatriot Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6 (2), 6-4 and punch his ticket to the Monte Carlo Masters final.
It wasn’t easy. Alcaraz looked sharp early but had to survive a gritty challenge. Davidovich Fokina saved three set points in the opening frame, forcing a tense tiebreaker. Even with the momentum shifting, Alcaraz held his ground.
“He saved a lot of break points and match points,” Alcaraz said after the match. “But the most important thing is that I’m feeling great physically.”
Musetti Awaits in the Final Showdown
Up next for Alcaraz is Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti, who stunned the field with a comeback win over Alex de Minaur in the other semifinal. Musetti dropped the first set 1-6 before clawing back to take the second 6-4 and edging the third in a dramatic tiebreaker, 7-6 (4).
Ranked No. 13, Musetti already knocked out defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals. He’s playing some of his best tennis on clay and won’t be an easy opponent for the rising Spanish star.
Sunday’s final, originally set for later in the day, has been moved up by three hours due to a forecast of heavy evening rain.
Clay Court Run Continues
The Carlos Alcaraz tennis train shows no signs of slowing. This will be his third straight clay-court final, continuing a dominant run that included winning the French Open and claiming a silver medal at the Paris Olympics last year.
Monte Carlo, however, remains uncharted territory. Despite his rapid rise and success across the sport, this marks his first shot at the prestigious Monaco title.
Alcaraz now holds 23 tour-level final appearances. At just 20, he’s racking up career milestones at a pace that draws comparisons to Rafael Nadal’s early years.
Mental and Physical Strength on Display
The semifinal match tested more than Alcaraz’s shot-making. It tested his nerves.
Leading with a break in the first set, he couldn’t close it out quickly. But instead of losing focus, he stayed locked in and powered through the tiebreak. In the second set, his athleticism and mental sharpness kicked in again. After missing multiple chances to close, he finally sealed the match on his sixth opportunity.
Fans and analysts alike continue to praise his composure, especially for someone so young.
All Eyes on Monte Carlo Final
With Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal watching from afar, Sunday’s final now features two of the sport’s most promising young talents. Alcaraz brings power, speed, and confidence. Musetti brings finesse and fearlessness.
It’s a battle of styles, and one that could hint at the future of clay-court dominance.
The tennis world now waits to see if Carlos Alcaraz tennis magic will capture yet another trophy—or if Musetti will crash the party.
