Valentin Vacherot

Valentin Vacherot, sensation of facing Alcaraz. Photo: gettyimages
Valentin Vacherot ATP

Vacherot explains the great difficulty of facing Alcaraz on clay courts

Diego Jiménez - 11 Apr 2026 | 18:43

The Monegasque player appeared at a press conference after being eliminated by Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo 2026 and described what it feels like to compete against the Spaniard.

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Vacherot in Monte Carlo. Photo: gettyimages
Carlos Alcaraz Valentin Vacherot

Alcaraz excels and there will be a Finalissima in Montecarlo

Diego Jiménez - 11 Apr 2026 | 17:06

Spanish player delivered a very serious match, abruptly stopping Vacherot's dream and advancing to the final of the ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo 2026, where he will face Jannik Sinner.

This is how the Montecarlo 2026 semifinals will be: Alcaraz and Sinner, with the number one at stake
ATP ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2026

This is how the Monte Carlo 2026 semifinals will be: Alcaraz and Sinner, with the number one at stake

Pedro de Pablos - 10 Apr 2026 | 21:56

The Spanish tennis player and the Italian have the obligation to reach the final of the tournament to compete for the ATP throne, and at the same time, they will face each other for the first time this season.

Vacherot reveals the keys to defeating Alcaraz in Monte Carlo
ATP Valentin Vacherot

Vacherot reveals the keys to beating Alcaraz in Monte Carlo

Pedro de Pablos - 10 Apr 2026 | 20:52

The Monegasque tennis player has explained what he will need to do if he wants to defeat the number one in the world in front of his people, in his first semifinals in this tournament.

Vacherot: "If someone told me a year ago that I would beat a top 5 player, I wouldn't have believed it"
ATP Masters 1000 de Montecarlo

Vacherot: "If a year ago they had told me I would beat a top 5 player, I wouldn't have believed it"

Pedro de Pablos - 8 Apr 2026 | 21:36

The Monegasque tennis player has shown excitement after his incredible victory against Lorenzo Musetti at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, which maintains his chances intact of winning the most special tournament of his career.