Carlos Alcaraz showcased his resilience in a hard-fought victory over Arthur Fils at the Monte Carlo Masters, securing a spot in the semifinals after a grueling three-set match. The Spanish star, known for his dynamic play and unwavering determination, overcame early struggles to claim a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 win against the talented Frenchman.
Fils started strong, breaking Alcaraz twice in the opening set and displaying impressive footwork and shot-making. The Spaniard, however, gradually found his rhythm, saving crucial break points and capitalizing on his opponent’s errors in key moments. The match saw dramatic shifts in momentum, with Alcaraz rallying from a 1-3 deficit in the final set to secure victory.
Despite the intense battle, Alcaraz maintained his characteristic humor post-match, joking about his performance and its impact on his team and family. His lighthearted approach reflects his ability to stay composed under pressure while acknowledging the challenges of high-stakes tennis.
He said: “I think for my health and my team’s health, it is important to play the best points a little bit earlier. You know, probably a few times my team and my dad told me that probably he’s gonna get a heart attack sometimes.”Carlos Alcaraz: “I think for my health and my team’s health, it is important to play the best points a little bit earlier. You know, probably a few times my team and my dad told me that probably he’s gonna get a heart attack sometimes.”
With this win, Alcaraz advances to face fellow Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the semifinals, continuing his quest for his first Monte Carlo title. His ability to adapt and fight through adversity remains a testament to his champion mindset.
Alcaraz in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, ranking, and results in 2025
Now ranked no.3, Alcaraz has achieved an overall 18-4 match record in 2025. Alcaraz is participating in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters where he beat Unknown Player bye, the world no.22 Francisco Cerundolo 3-6 6-0 6-1, the world no.84 Daniel Altmaier 6-3 6-1 and the world no.15 Arthur Fils 4-6 7-5 6-3.
Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.42 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the semifinal. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Alcaraz.
Carlos clinched 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)
Arthur Fils in 2025
Now ranked no.15 (career-high), Fils played his last match on the 11th of April when he lost to world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 7-5 6-3 in the quarter in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).
Currently, during this year Fils achieved a 14-7 win-loss record.
Carlos Alcaraz and Arthur Fils clashed against each other only on 1 occasion. The head to head is 1-0 for Alcaraz.