Day 6 at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters whittled the field down to four, as the quarter-finals delivered an upset, a demolition job, a composed win, and a thrilling three-setter.
In the opener, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina kept his cool, dispatching Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-2 to return to the semi-finals for the second time in Monte-Carlo.
Carlos Alcaraz then survived a gruelling test against Arthur Fils, rallying from a set and a break down to secure a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory.
Later in the day, Alex de Minaur created headlines, obliterating Grigor Dimitrov 6-0, 6-0 in a rare double bagel. In the day’s final match, Lorenzo Musetti toppled three-time champion Stefanos Tsitsipas 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, marking his first win over the Greek in six attempts.
We now have two Spaniards, an Aussie, and an Italian vying for the title. In tomorrow’s semis, Musetti faces De Minaur, while Alcaraz takes on Davidovich Fokina for a shot at the final.
Here’s how the quarter-finals unfolded.
Day Six 2025 Monte Carlo Quarter Final Results
| Winner | Loser | Scoreline |
|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Musetti (13) | Stefanos Tsitsipas (6) | 1-6 6-3 6-4 |
| Alex de Minaur (8) | Grigor Dimitrov (15) | 6-0 6-0 |
| Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | Alexei Popyrin | 6-3 6-2 |
| Carlos Alcaraz (2) | Arthur Fils (12) | 4-6 7-5 6-3 |
Davidovich Fokina Foils Popyrin
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is back in the Monte-Carlo semi-finals and he has looked like a man on a mission this week.
The Spaniard cruised past Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-2 on Friday, booking his spot in the final four for the second time in the Principality.
It’s his 18th win of 2025, matching his 2024 tally (18-22) in just a third of the season, and he’s played some composed tennis this week, something you don’t typically associate with him.
His typical style is to play some super exciting matches, typically over five sets, but never quite go the distance. However, perhaps this season will be a turning point for him.
With 13 unforced errors against Popyrin’s 31 and not facing a single break point in 69 minutes, Fokina showcased dominance, winning 11 of 15 second-serve points.
I’ve improved as a person, my maturity. When you can control [things] off the court, it’s going to be easier to control your emotions [on the court]. Today it has proved [the progress] I am making this year. Davidovich Fokina on his win.
Match Stats
| Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | Alexei Popyrin | |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | 11 | 17 |
| Unforced Errors | 13 | 31 |
| Aces | 1 | 9 |
| Double Faults | 0 | 4 |
| 1st Serve % | 68% (32/47) | 67% (38/57) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 81% (26/32) | 63% (24/38) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 73% (11/15) | 42% (8/19) |
| Break Points Saved | (0/0) | 67% (6/9) |
| Service Games | 100% (9/9) | 63% (5/8) |
| 1st Return Points Won | 37% (14/38) | 19% (6/32) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 58% (11/19) | 27% (4/15) |
| Break Points Won | 33% (3/9) | (0/0) |
| Return Games | 38% (3/8) | 0% (0/9) |
| Service Points | 79% (37/47) | 56% (32/57) |
| Return Points | 44% (25/57) | 21% (10/47) |
| Net Points | 100% (4/4) | 57% (4/7) |
| Total Points | 60% (62/104) | 40% (42/104) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 1 |
| Max Points In A Row | 8 | 5 |
| Total Games | 71% (12/17) | 29% (5/17) |
| Max Games In A Row | 7 | 1 |
Alcaraz Fends Off Fils
Carlos Alcaraz dug deep to keep his Monte-Carlo dreams alive on Friday, outlasting Arthur Fils 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in a 2-hour-23-minute thriller on Court Rainier III.
The World No. 3 stared down three break points at 5-5, 0/40 in the second but flipped the script with a stunning lob on set point to level the match.
From 1-3 down in the third, he rattled off five straight games to seal his 10th Masters 1000 semi-final.
Fils demonstrated that his forehand will be brutal to handle on clay this spring and caused Alcaraz many problems throughout the match.
As few players are as versatile as Carlos on clay, he found his range, pinning the Frenchman’s backhand and playing clutch shots at crucial moments.
He now faces Alejandro Davidovich Fokina next for a shot at his sixth Masters 1000 crown and possibly a move up to #2 in the ATP Rankings if he lifts the title.
I just wanted to stay strong and wait for my chances. I think his level is high right now and he puts a lot of pressure on his opponents. Today I could feel it, but in some moments he made a few mistakes, and I tried to make the most of those points. In the third set, I was just trying to play good tennis. When I was a break down, I kept going and played aggressively and stayed strong mentally and physically. I missed clay and feel good using the drop shot a lot. I won almost every drop shot I hit today, which gives me confidence. Alcaraz on his win.
Match Stats
| Arthur Fils | Carlos Alcaraz | |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | 23 | 18 |
| Unforced Errors | 53 | 41 |
| Aces | 0 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 5 | 7 |
| 1st Serve % | 60% (62/103) | 61% (62/101) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 73% (45/62) | 69% (43/62) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 32% (13/41) | 49% (19/39) |
| Break Points Saved | 64% (9/14) | 64% (7/11) |
| Service Games | 67% (10/15) | 75% (12/16) |
| 1st Return Points Won | 31% (19/62) | 27% (17/62) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 51% (20/39) | 68% (28/41) |
| Break Points Won | 36% (4/11) | 36% (5/14) |
| Return Games | 25% (4/16) | 33% (5/15) |
| Service Points | 56% (58/103) | 61% (62/101) |
| Return Points | 39% (39/101) | 44% (45/103) |
| Net Points | 62% (8/13) | 50% (3/6) |
| Total Points | 48% (97/204) | 52% (107/204) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 6 | 7 |
| Total Games | 45% (14/31) | 55% (17/31) |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 5 |
De Minaur Destroys Dimitrov
Alex de Minaur obliterated Grigor Dimitrov 6-0, 6-0 in just 44 minutes to storm into the Monte-Carlo semi-finals.
Dimitrov struggled in Monte Carlo, and de Minaur showed no mercy, racking up only eight unforced errors while dominating throughout the match.
Match Stats
| Grigor Dimitrov | Alex de Minaur | |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | 1 | 7 |
| Unforced Errors | 23 | 8 |
| Aces | 0 | 0 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 0 |
| 1st Serve % | 59% (19/32) | 52% (16/31) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 32% (6/19) | 75% (12/16) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 15% (2/13) | 80% (12/15) |
| Break Points Saved | 25% (2/8) | (0/0) |
| Service Games | 0% (0/6) | 100% (6/6) |
| 1st Return Points Won | 25% (4/16) | 68% (13/19) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 20% (3/15) | 85% (11/13) |
| Break Points Won | (0/0) | 75% (6/8) |
| Return Games | 0% (0/6) | 100% (6/6) |
| Service Points | 25% (8/32) | 77% (24/31) |
| Return Points | 23% (7/31) | 75% (24/32) |
| Net Points | 0% (0/2) | 100% (1/1) |
| Total Points | 24% (15/63) | 76% (48/63) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 2 | 7 |
| Total Games | 0% (0/12) | 100% (12/12) |
| Max Games In A Row | 0 | 12 |
Musetti Tops Tsitsipas
In the final quarter-final of the day, Lorenzo Musetti toppled three-time Monte-Carlo champ Stefanos Tsitsipas 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 to reach his first Masters 1000 semi-final.
Entering the match with a 0-5 H2H record, Musetti clawed back after losing the first set, saving 14 of 17 break points, including four at 1-2 in the third to secure the victory.
Ultimately, the match was closely contested, marked by Tsitsipas’ costly double faults, including one at 3-3 that handed Musetti the decisive break.
Today was a really tough match. I knew that before today I never beat him and we played five times. Especially on clay, I knew it would be a challenging task against a three-time champion. I found a way and increased my performance throughout the match. Really, really happy and proud of this win. Musetti on his win.
Match Stats
| Lorenzo Musetti | Stefanos Tsitsipas | |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | 21 | 25 |
| Unforced Errors | 17 | 15 |
| Aces | 1 | 1 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 7 |
| 1st Serve % | 74% (75/102) | 49% (42/85) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 63% (47/75) | 67% (28/42) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 56% (15/27) | 53% (23/43) |
| Break Points Saved | 82% (14/17) | 50% (3/6) |
| Service Games | 77% (10/13) | 77% (10/13) |
| 1st Return Points Won | 33% (14/42) | 37% (28/75) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 47% (20/43) | 44% (12/27) |
| Break Points Won | 50% (3/6) | 18% (3/17) |
| Return Games | 23% (3/13) | 23% (3/13) |
| Service Points | 61% (62/102) | 60% (51/85) |
| Return Points | 40% (34/85) | 39% (40/102) |
| Net Points | 82% (9/11) | 68% (19/28) |
| Total Points | 51% (96/187) | 49% (91/187) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 10 | 6 |
| Total Games | 50% (13/26) | 50% (13/26) |
| Max Games In A Row | 3 | 3 |
Monte Carlo 2025 Day 7 Semi-Final Matches
- Lorenzo Musetti (13) vs Alex de Minaur (8)
- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Carlos Alcaraz (2)
