Spanish tennis phenom Carlos Alcaraz is one match away from claiming his first-ever Monte-Carlo Masters title after a thrilling semifinal showdown! 🎾 The 21-year-old defeated compatriot Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6(2), 6-4 on Saturday, setting up a Sunday final against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti, who staged a jaw-dropping comeback to beat Alex de Minaur.
Alcaraz, fresh off his Olympic silver medal loss to Novak Djokovic in Paris, hasn’t won a clay title since 2023. "I’ve missed this feeling," he said. "Clay’s where I grew up playing—it’s time to shine." 💪
Musetti, ranked #24 globally, fought through a rollercoaster semifinal: 1-6, 6-4, 7-6(4). The underdog’s spin-heavy game could challenge Alcaraz’s explosive style—think ‘Attack on Titan’ meets ‘Fast & Furious’ on clay. 🏎️💥
With top seed Jannik Sinner still sidelined due to a doping ban, Alcaraz admits feeling the pressure to reclaim the world No. 1 spot. "Every match now is a chance to prove myself," he told reporters. 🔥
Tune in Sunday for this clash of next-gen stars! Will Alcaraz claim his third Masters title, or will Musetti pull off the upset? 🤯 Drop your predictions 👇
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Carlos Alcaraz to face Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in Monte-Carlo final
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