Carlos Alcaraz started his Monte Carlo campaign with a hard-fought victory against Francisco Cerundolo, coming back from losing the first set to secure a 3-6 6-0 6-1 triumph. The young Spaniard demonstrated his ability to adapt and thrive under pressure, highlighting aggressivity as the decisive factor in turning the match around.
Reflecting on the encounter, Alcaraz shared insights into his strategy after dropping the opening set. “I realized I needed to change my approach,” he said. “I started playing more aggressively, taking risks, and looking for opportunities to dominate the points. That helped me shift the momentum.”
Alcaraz’s aggressive tactics were evident in the second and third sets, where he raised the intensity of his shots and attacked Cerundolo’s weaker areas. His relentless pace and confidence disrupted Cerundolo’s rhythm, allowing Alcaraz to seize control and build his comeback.
Alcaraz in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.3, Alcaraz achieved a compiled 16-4 win-loss record in 2025. Carlos is participating in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters where he toppled Unknown Player bye and the world no.22 Francisco Cerundolo 3-6 6-0 6-1.
Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.84 Daniel Altmaier in the 3rd round. The head to head is 1-0 for Alcaraz.
Alcaraz conquered 1 title in 2025 in Rotterdam.
The Spaniard won 18 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 8 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)