Carlos Alcaraz drops just three games in Alexander Bublik demolition, returns to Monte-Carlo SFs Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the semi-finals of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters with a dominant performance against Alexander Bublik, defeating the eighth seed 6-3, 6-0 on Friday. The victory marks Alcaraz’s return to the semi-finals in Monaco for the second consecutive year, following his third-round exit to Sebastian Korda at the Miami Open in March. Alcaraz, who has been in strong form on clay, showcased his resilience and precision to secure a decisive win. The match, played on Court Rainier III, saw Alcaraz overcome Bublik’s initial resistance in the first set. Despite Bublik’s varied approach and touch, Alcaraz managed to outmaneuver the 28-year-old in key exchanges, building confidence as the set progressed. The Spaniard then dominated the second set, converting multiple opportunities to reach his 300th tour-level win, as per the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index. Alcaraz’s performance was highlighted by his aggressive play and ability to adapt to Bublik’s tactics. “I started the match pretty well,” Alcaraz said after the match. “I had points to be two breaks up and didn’t make it, then I lost a bit of the feeling on the ball. I had to run side to side a lot, had to defend, and then a few games gave me a lot of confidence in the match. I was playing aggressively and I played a great and solid match against a player you don’t know what they will produce next. I am happy to get through and to play another semi-final here.” This victory sets up a potential clash in the semi-finals against either fifth seed Alex de Minaur or Monegasque star Valentin Vacherot.#alexander_bublik #carlos_alcaraz #monte_carlo_masters #rolex_monte_carlo_masters #court_rainier_iii
