Monte-Carlo Masters 2025 Day 6 Quarter Final Recap

Day 6 on the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters whittled the sector all the way down to 4, because the quarter-finals delivered an upset, a demolition job, a composed win, and an exciting three-setter.

Within the opener, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina saved his cool, dispatching Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-2 to return to the semi-finals for the second time in Monte-Carlo.

Carlos Alcaraz then survived a gruelling check towards Arthur Fils, rallying from a set and a break all the way down to safe a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory.

Later within the day, Alex de Minaur created headlines, obliterating Grigor Dimitrov 6-0, 6-0 in a uncommon double bagel, and within the day’s remaining match, Lorenzo Musetti toppled three-time champion Stefanos Tsitsipas 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, his first win over the Greek in six tries.

We now have two Spaniards, an Aussie and an Italian, vying for the title. In tomorrow’s semis, Musetti faces De Minaur, whereas Alcaraz takes on Davidovich Fokina for a shot on the remaining.

Right here’s how the quarter-finals unfolded.

Day Six 2025 Monte Carlo Quarter Ultimate Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Lorenzo Musetti (13)
Stefanos Tsitsipas (6)
1-6 6-3 6-4

Alex de Minaur (8)
Grigor Dimitrov (15)
6-0 6-0

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Alexei Popyrin
6-3 6-2

Carlos Alcaraz (2)
Arthur Fils (12)
4-6 7-5 6-3

Davidovich Fokina Foils Popyrin

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is again within the Monte-Carlo semi-finals, and he has seemed like a person on a mission this week.

The Spaniard cruised previous Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-2 on Friday, reserving his spot within the remaining 4 for the second time within the Principality.

It’s his 18th win of 2025, matching his 2024 tally (18-22) in only a third of the season, and he’s performed some composed tennis this week, one thing you don’t usually affiliate with him.

His typical type is to play some tremendous thrilling matches, usually over 5 units, however by no means fairly go the gap, which is why he’s not been capable of win a title on the ATP tour, however maybe this season might be a turning level for him.

Stats-wise, it was very tidy, simply 13 unforced errors towards Popyrin’s 31 and never dealing with a single break level in 69 minutes. He additionally bossed the rallies, dropping simply 4 of 15 second-serve factors.

I’ve improved as an individual, my maturity. When you possibly can management [things] off the court docket, it’s going to be simpler to manage your feelings [on the court]. Right this moment it has proved [the progress] I’m making this 12 months. Davidovich Fokina on his win.

Highlights

Match Stats

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Alexei Popyrin

Winners
11
17

Unforced Errors
13
31

Aces
1
9

Double Faults
0
4

1st Serve %
68% (32/47)
67% (38/57)

1st Serve Factors Gained
81% (26/32)
63% (24/38)

2nd Serve Factors Gained
73% (11/15)
42% (8/19)

Break Factors Saved
(0/0)
67% (6/9)

Service Video games
100% (9/9)
63% (5/8)

1st Return Factors Gained
37% (14/38)
19% (6/32)

2nd Return Factors Gained
58% (11/19)
27% (4/15)

Break Factors Gained
33% (3/9)
(0/0)

Return Video games
38% (3/8)
0% (0/9)

Service Factors
79% (37/47)
56% (32/57)

Return Factors
44% (25/57)
21% (10/47)

Web Factors
100% (4/4)
57% (4/7)

Whole Factors
60% (62/104)
40% (42/104)

Match Factors Saved
0
1

Max Factors In A Row
8
5

Whole Video games
71% (12/17)
29% (5/17)

Max Video games In A Row
7
1

Alcaraz Fends Off Fils

Carlos Alcaraz dug deep to maintain his Monte-Carlo desires alive on Friday, outlasting Arthur Fils 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in a 2-hour-23-minute thriller on Court docket Rainier III.

The World No. 3 stared down three break factors at 5-5, 0/40 within the second, then flipped the script with a shocking lob on set level to stage it.

From 1-3 down within the third, he rattled off 5 straight video games to seal his tenth Masters 1000 semi-final.

Fils has proven that his forehand might be brutal to deal with on clay this spring, and he got here out swinging, which triggered Alcaraz many issues.

Nevertheless, as I stated in my final publish, few gamers are as versatile as Carlos on clay. He discovered his vary, pinning the Frenchman’s backhand and enjoying some clutch stuff when it mattered.

He now faces Alejandro Davidovich Fokina subsequent for a shot at his sixth Masters 1000 crown and perhaps a transfer as much as #2 within the ATP Rankings if he lifts the title.

I simply needed to remain sturdy and await my possibilities. I believe his stage is excessive proper now and he places numerous stress on his opponents. Right this moment I might really feel it however in some moments he simply made just a few errors and I attempted to profit from these factors and await my possibilities. The second set I saved these break factors after which made the one break level I had that set. Within the third set I used to be simply making an attempt to play good tennis. Once I was a break down I simply tried to maintain going and play aggressively and be sturdy mentally and bodily. I’ve missed clay. It’s good to play the drop shot, which I take advantage of quite a bit and really feel snug utilizing. In matches like this I received nearly each drop shot I hit and it provides me extra confidence. Alcaraz on his win.

Match Stats

Arthur Fils
Carlos Alcaraz

Winners
23
18

Unforced Errors
53
41

Aces
0
3

Double Faults
5
7

1st Serve %
60% (62/103)
61% (62/101)

1st Serve Factors Gained
73% (45/62)
69% (43/62)

2nd Serve Factors Gained
32% (13/41)
49% (19/39)

Break Factors Saved
64% (9/14)
64% (7/11)

Service Video games
67% (10/15)
75% (12/16)

1st Return Factors Gained
31% (19/62)
27% (17/62)

2nd Return Factors Gained
51% (20/39)
68% (28/41)

Break Factors Gained
36% (4/11)
36% (5/14)

Return Video games
25% (4/16)
33% (5/15)

Service Factors
56% (58/103)
61% (62/101)

Return Factors
39% (39/101)
44% (45/103)

Web Factors
62% (8/13)
50% (3/6)

Whole Factors
48% (97/204)
52% (107/204)

Match Factors Saved
0
0

Max Factors In A Row
6
7

Whole Video games
45% (14/31)
55% (17/31)

Max Video games In A Row
3
5

Highlights

De Minaur Destroys Dimitrov

Alex de Minaur obliterated Grigor Dimitrov 6-0, 6-0 in simply 44 minutes to storm into the Monte-Carlo semi-finals.

I knew for sure de Minaur would win as Dimitrov has not seemed good in Monte Carlo; in lots of his matches, he seemed listless, however his opponents weren’t ruthless, and he one way or the other floor out the wins in three units. However a double bagel? I didn’t see that one coming as they’re as uncommon as rocking horse shit on the ATP Tour on the quarter remaining stage.

Nevertheless, that listlessness went up a notch within the final eight as Grigor couldn’t discover the court docket, racking up errors whereas De Minaur was relentless, firing simply eight unforced errors and he

Match Stats

Grigor Dimitrov
Alex de Minaur

Winners
1
7

Unforced Errors
23
8

Aces
0
0

Double Faults
1
0

1st Serve %
59% (19/32)
52% (16/31)

1st Serve Factors Gained
32% (6/19)
75% (12/16)

2nd Serve Factors Gained
15% (2/13)
80% (12/15)

Break Factors Saved
25% (2/8)
(0/0)

Service Video games
0% (0/6)
100% (6/6)

1st Return Factors Gained
25% (4/16)
68% (13/19)

2nd Return Factors Gained
20% (3/15)
85% (11/13)

Break Factors Gained
(0/0)
75% (6/8)

Return Video games
0% (0/6)
100% (6/6)

Service Factors
25% (8/32)
77% (24/31)

Return Factors
23% (7/31)
75% (24/32)

Web Factors
0% (0/2)
100% (1/1)

Whole Factors
24% (15/63)
76% (48/63)

Match Factors Saved
0
0

Max Factors In A Row
2
7

Whole Video games
0% (0/12)
100% (12/12)

Max Video games In A Row
0
12

Highlights

Musetti Tops Tstisipas

Within the remaining quarter-final of the day, Lorenzo Musetti toppled the three-time Monte-Carlo champ Stefanos Tsitsipas 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 to achieve his first Masters 1000 semi-final.

The Italian, entered the tie with a 0-5 H2H document, however I had a sneaky suspicion he would possibly trigger the upset. When he misplaced the opener 1-6, that prediction seemed useless within the water, however he clawed his manner again, saving 14 of 17 break factors, together with 4 at 1-2 within the third to assist get the job executed.

Total, there was little to separate the 2, only a five-point distinction within the match, however Tsitsipas’s double faults proved expensive, with one at 3-3 handing Musetti the decisive break.

I believe if Tsitsipas held when serving at 2-3 within the second set (he most likely ought to have saved the break level at 30-40) then he’d have gotten the job executed, however from that time his forehand wasn’t fairly as potent and 4 of the seven double faults got here within the decider. Ropey.

Right this moment was a very robust match. I knew that earlier than immediately I by no means beat him and we performed 5 occasions. Particularly on clay, I knew towards a three-time champion, positively not a simple job immediately. I discovered a manner and I used to be rising throughout the entire match. Actually, actually glad and pleased with this win. Musetti on his win.