Alcaraz rediscovers its essence with divine inspiration

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 11 Apr 2025 | 15.06

Carlos Alcaraz beats Fils at Monte Carlo. Photo: gettyimages

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Impressive encounter between Carlos Alcaraz and Arthur Fils in the quarterfinals of the ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo 2025. The Murcian was able to dodge critical situations to secure a spot in the semifinals after confirming his victory with a score of 4-6 7-5 6-3. The best sensations return to the Spanish player.

There were high expectations for the first chapter of what many consider to be the great rivalry on clay courts for the next decade. Carlos Alcaraz was the favorite, but he was well aware of the danger posed on this surface by Arthur Fils, a man destined for great success. The match was a gift for all tennis enthusiasts following the ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo 2025 and was decided by small details.

For a while now, the Spaniard has been known for hesitant starts, riddled with unforced errors and lack of intensity. It happened again as he faced a 3-0 deficit with a double break in the first set, which seemed like a mountain too steep to climb against Fils' outstanding level of play. The Frenchman relentlessly punished the ball, hitting astonishing forehand shots that overwhelmed Carlos, who couldn't seize the initiative back from his opponent once he started to dominate with his best shots.

- Alcaraz struggled with his serve and hesitated on returns, but eventually found solutions.

Alcaraz managed to make a comeback, gritting his teeth, showing determination, and capitalizing on the few errors the Frenchman made. He leveled the score to 4-4, but at that moment, his tennis and his mind's lingering doubts resurfaced. A service game he gave away turned out to be his downfall after failing to convert a 15-40 advantage in the following game that would have leveled at five games each. Alcaraz missed a total of seven break point opportunities, while his opponent was utterly efficient.

There was a sense of urgency from the Spaniard right from the beginning of the second set, realizing Fils' level was not dropping, and he was giving away too much, both on serve and return. He decided to position himself further back to counteract the Frenchman's serves but committed constant errors without a specific strategy, significantly denting his confidence. The inconsistency extended to his service game, but he managed to evade a critical situation in the fifth game, saving two break points.

- Fils had a 0-40 lead at 5-5 in the second set.

In the eighth game, the Spaniard decided to change his return position, moving closer to the baseline, but errors persisted too frequently to trouble a high-level opponent like Arthur. The pressure was tangible on the Spaniard, and it seemed like everything was crumbling when, at 5-5, Fils had a 0-40 advantage. It was then that the potential legend's intangibles emerged, stringing together two remarkable games to win the set.

It seemed like the hardest part was over, but the third set offered moments of maximum tension and equality from the initial stages. Fils struck first, securing a crucial break and evading Alcaraz's relentless pressure on his own serve, putting him ahead at 3-1. The Murcian reacted masterfully, turning the tide to lead 4-3 and pushing hard in the eighth game, which ultimately became his launchpad to glory.

A victory of great prestige and significance for Carlos Alcaraz, who can consider this match against Arthur Fils as a turning point to consistently regain his best form and present his credentials for a historic clay court season. Semifinals at the ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo 2025 and reasons to dream of very important achievements. The best Alcaraz has returned, displaying his potential as a future legend.

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