Alcaraz secures Monte Carlo Masters final spot, faces Musetti or de Minaur

Carlos Alcaraz secured his spot in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters by defeating compatriot Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6 (2), 6-4, needing six match points to claim victory. This win marks Alcaraz's 23rd tour-level final and sets him up to compete for his first trophy in Monte Carlo against either Lorenzo Musetti or Alex de Minaur. Davidovich Fokina reached the semi-finals with a strong performance, previously eliminating Alexei Popyrin in the quarterfinals. The final has been rescheduled to an earlier time due to anticipated heavy rain. Alcaraz aims to continue his success on clay, having recently won the French Open and earned a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. This match highlights the competitive nature of the tournament and the rising talents in men's tennis.