Carlos Alcaraz received his first Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory over the Italian Lorenzo Musetti.
It marks a sixth Masters title for the 21-year-old Spaniard, a four-time Grand Slam winner, and his most prestigious title since successful Wimbledon final 12 months.
“I’m just really happy to have won Monte Carlo for the first time,” stated Alcaraz who misplaced in his first match on his solely earlier look on the match in 2022.
“It’s been a very tough week with a whole lot of tough conditions.
“I’m actually happy with myself how I’ve handled every part. It’s been a very tough month for me on the court docket and out of doors.
“Coming here and seeing how the whole hard work has paid off, I’m really happy.”
Alcaraz, who will transfer up a spot within the rankings and displace Alexander Zverev at No. 2, needed to come from behind to beat the Italian, who had already taken down two Top 10 gamers, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex de Minaur, on his option to his first Masters 1000 closing.
Musetti dropped his opening service however then fought his manner again into the primary set as Alcaraz appeared at odds together with his recreation.
The Spaniard bounced again, nevertheless, lifting his recreation as he galloped by means of the second set 6-1.
That development continued as Musetti started to have issues together with his proper leg, receiving remedy when he was 0-3 within the decider.
He battled on however couldn’t reside with the depth or physicality of Alcaraz’s recreation.
“Lorenzo’s been through a really tough week, long and intense matches,” stated Alcaraz.
“I feel sorry for him, one of the best results he has done, to end like this is not easy. Hopefully it’s not serious and he’s 100% soon.”
Some comfort for Musetti is an increase to No. 11 within the rankings and the promise of extra to return on the clay because the season builds in the direction of the French Open at Roland Garros subsequent month.
“It was probably one of my best tournaments so far,” he stated.
“I’m disappointed I couldn’t finish the match in the best way, for the crowd. You deserve it so I will keep going and try and come back for revenge.”
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