Alex de Minaur defeats Grigor Dimitrov 6-0 6-1 at Monte-Carlo Masters

Alex de Minaur achieved a notable milestone by defeating Grigor Dimitrov 6-0, 6-0 in just 44 minutes at the Monte Carlo Masters, marking his first 'double bagel' in professional tennis. This victory propels him into the semi-finals for the third time at a clay-court event, showcasing his significant improvement on this surface. De Minaur dominated the match, forcing Dimitrov into 23 unforced errors and taking advantage of a lackluster performance from the 33-year-old Bulgarian. With this win, de Minaur becomes the first Australian since 1979 to reach the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo tournament and leads the ATP Tour with 20 wins this season. He will face Lorenzo Musetti in the next round, who recently upset three-time champion Stefanos Tsitsipas. De Minaur reflected on his evolution as a player on clay, emphasizing the importance of strategy over sheer power on the surface.