Carlos Alcaraz overturned the first game deficit to win the Monte Carlos-Masters 2025 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 over Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti.
It is the sixth Masters title for the 21-year-old Spaniard and his most prestigious title since winning the Wimbledon last year.
“I’m just really happy to have won Monte Carlo for the first time,” said Alcaraz who lost in his first match on his only previous appearance at the tournament in 2022.
“It’s been a really difficult week with a lot of difficult situations.
“I’m really proud of my myself how I’ve dealt with everything. It’s been a really difficult month for me on the court and outside.
“Coming here and seeing how the whole hard work has paid off, I’m really happy.”
Alcaraz will now move on to No.2 spot, displacing Alexander Zverev at that spot.
Musetti dropped his opening service, but then fought his way into the first set. He had problems with his right leg, receiving treatment when he was 0-3 down in the decider.
“Lorenzo’s been through a really tough week, long and intense matches,” said 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 percent soon.”
He rose to the World No.11 ranking as a consolation and has shown promise with French Open coming up next month.
“It was probably one of my best tournaments so far,” he said.
“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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