dailyloe.com – Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will face eighth seed Alexander Bublik in the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinals on Friday. This marks their first-ever ATP Tour head-to-head encounter. The match is scheduled for the outdoor clay courts in Monaco.
Alcaraz advanced by defeating Tomas Martin Etcheverry in three sets on Thursday. He overcame 23 unforced errors during the round of 16 match. The win extended his strong record at the tournament after his 2025 title victory.
Alexander Bublik has reached his first Monte Carlo quarterfinal. He upset Miami Open finalist Jiri Lehecka in his previous match. Bublik also secured a straight-sets victory over Gael Monfils earlier in the tournament.
Bublik is known for his powerful serve and unpredictable playing style. His flair could challenge Alcaraz if the Spaniard’s rhythm is disrupted. No injury concerns have been reported for either player ahead of the match.
The Monte Carlo Masters is a prestigious ATP Tour Masters 1000 event. It is the first major clay-court tournament of the European season. The winner will advance to the semifinals of the competition.[]
Source: Polymarket
