Carlos Alcaraz Triumphs in Monte Carlo, Overcomes Tough Month to Win Sixth Masters 1000 Title Carlos Alcaraz expressed pride and relief after overcoming a challenging month both on and off the court to secure the Monte Carlo Masters title, his first ATP Masters 1000 win since Indian Wells in 2023. The 21-year-old Spaniard defeated Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in a hard-fought 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory on clay, marking the 18th title of his career and reinforcing his form ahead of his French Open title defense in May. Alcaraz had a rocky start, struggling with accuracy and committing 14 unforced errors—11 from his forehand—in the first set. Musetti capitalized, producing sharp shots and an audacious drop-shot winner to take the opening set. However, the Italian began to show signs of physical distress midway through the second set, eventually battling a visible **right thigh injury** that affected his movement. Seizing the momentum, Alcaraz turned the match around with increased aggression and cleaner shot-making. A crucial turning point came when he saved **five break points** during a tense, eight-minute game while serving for the second set. That resilience shifted the tide entirely. Musetti, visibly hindered, required medical treatment early in the final set and could barely compete, allowing Alcaraz to cruise to victory. After sealing the win, Alcaraz celebrated modestly and showed great sportsmanship by consoling his opponent at the net. "It’s been a really difficult week with a lot of tough moments," said Alcaraz. "I’m really proud of how I’ve dealt with everything. It’s been a hard month on and off the court, so to see my hard work pay off here is incredibly rewarding." The victory not only earns Alcaraz another prestigious title but also sees him rise to world number two in the ATP rankings, overtaking Germany’s Alexander Zverev. Later in the day, British duo Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool were narrowly defeated in the men’s doubles final, losing 1-6, 7-6 (10-8), 10-8 to Romain Arneodo of Monaco and Manuel Guinard of France. With clay season heating up and Roland-Garros on the horizon, Alcaraz’s resurgence could not come at a better time.