Carlos Alcaraz Claims Monte Carlo Masters Title After Emotional Month

Carlos Alcaraz captured his first ATP Masters 1000 title since Indian Wells 2024 by defeating Lorenzo Musetti 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 in the Monte Carlo Masters final. After a challenging month both on and off the court, the Spaniard expressed pride in his resilience and performance. With the win, he climbs to world No. 2 in the ATP rankings.

Carlos Alcaraz Claims Monte Carlo Masters Title After Emotional Month

Carlos Alcaraz secured his sixth ATP Masters 1000 title and 18th career trophy on Sunday, defeating Lorenzo Musetti 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 in the final of the 2025 Monte Carlo Masters.

After a challenging month marked by inconsistent results and personal difficulties, the 21-year-old Spaniard rallied from a set down to dominate the match and lift his first Masters 1000 trophy since Indian Wells in 2024.

"It's been a really difficult week with a lot of difficult situations," said Alcaraz. "I'm really proud of myself, how I've dealt with everything. It's been a really difficult month for me on the court and outside. Coming here and seeing how the hard work has paid off, I'm really happy."

Alcaraz had a sluggish start, dropping the first set after Musetti won four consecutive games and sealed it with a spectacular drop-shot winner from behind the baseline. The Spaniard struggled with unforced errors early, tallying 14 in the first set—11 off his forehand.

However, Alcaraz quickly found his rhythm in the second set, playing with renewed confidence and aggression. A pivotal break was followed by a resounding "vamos" as the Spaniard rallied the crowd and won five games in a row. Musetti responded by creating five break-back opportunities, but Alcaraz fended off each one in a hard-fought, eight-minute game to level the match.

The third set proved one-sided, as Musetti—hampered by a right thigh injury—struggled with movement and required a medical timeout at 3-0. Alcaraz swiftly closed out the set and raised his arms in celebration before offering support to his opponent at the net.

With the victory, Alcaraz overtakes Alexander Zverev to become world No. 2 in the updated PIF ATP Rankings. The win provides a timely confidence boost ahead of his French Open title defense in May.

Later in the day, British duo Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool fell short in the men’s doubles final, losing 1-6, 7-6(10), 10-8 to Monaco’s Romain Arneodo and France’s Manuel Guinard.