Alcaraz Defeats Bublik, Advances to Monte Carlo Semifinals
Carlos Alcaraz, 22, moved into the Monte Carlo semifinals after a straight-sets victory over Alexander Bublik. The Spaniard needed just one hour and three minutes to close the match. He remains the defending champion in the Principality.
Match summary
Alcaraz dominated the clay encounter from the middle of the first set. After trailing 2-3, he ran off ten games in a row to decide the contest. Bublik managed only three games in total.
Service was steady from Alcaraz rather than overpowering. He faced only two break points, with Bublik converting a single opportunity in the fourth game. The Spaniard excelled on return, winning almost 60% of points when Bublik served.
Statistics
- Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes.
- Consecutive clay wins for Alcaraz this streak: 16.
- Unforced errors: Alcaraz 18, Bublik 28.
Tournament context
Alcaraz arrives in Monte Carlo on the back of a strong season. Last year he captured titles in Rome, Roland Garros, and Monte Carlo.
Retaining the world No. 1 ranking depends partly on rivals’ results. Jannik Sinner must not win the event for Alcaraz to keep the top spot.
Other quarterfinals and the draw
Earlier, Jannik Sinner defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-4. The win sets up a semifinal meeting between Sinner and Alexander Zverev.
Zverev advanced by eliminating Brazil’s Joao Fonseca. In the bottom quarter, Alcaraz will play the winner of Alex de Minaur versus Valentin Vacherot. De Minaur is seeded No.6. Vacherot is the local Monegasque and seeded No.23.
Filmogaz.com will follow the semifinals closely as the tournament progresses in 2026.
