The 20-year-old Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz secured his place in the finals of the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time in his professional career.
Carlos made it to the finals after defeating his fellow countryman, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, in the highly anticipated semi-finals. The World No. 2, who was unable to reach a Masters 1000 final in over 13 months, finished his final run with his abilities and confident performances.
Securing a place in the finals will increase Carlos’s clay-court momentum even further. During the post-match interview, the 20-year-old Spanish player highlighted his journey during the finals of a major tournament, appreciating the support of the public.
Alcaraz said with a smile. “It’s been a long time. But I just had to be patient. I had to believe that this moment would come again. Just working hard.”
Carlos has often faced a lot of pressure for being the brightest talent in tennis. Although his fans and a few tennis experts have assumed his consistent success based on his consistent results.
Such expectations from the fans and experts have made his presence meaningful in the finals of the Monte Carlo Masters.
“Probably people are not patient… they want me to make a final in every tournament,” Alcaraz added. “So I’m really happy to give them the chance to watch one of my finals again. I’m happy with my team and with everything we’ve done in this period since the last final. I’m gonna try to enjoy this moment.”
Alcaraz’s constant performances during the entire tournament have amazed his fans and even his critics. His victory over Davidovich Fokina undermines his hunger to not compete for the title.
With his eyes now set on the final, Alcaraz will aim to capture his third Masters 1000 title and continue to build on a season that has steadily gained momentum. Whether he lifts the trophy or not, his return to this level reaffirms his place among the elite in men’s tennis.