dailyloe.com – Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz defeated Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik in the quarterfinals of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday. The victory secured Alcaraz’s place in the tournament’s final four and marked a significant career milestone. It was his 300th win on the ATP Tour.
Alcaraz acknowledged a challenging start to the match in his post-game comments. He stated he had break points in the first set but failed to capitalize on them. The player then admitted to briefly losing his feel for the ball.
“After that, I think he got more rhythm and played great games,” Alcaraz said of Bublik’s play. The Spaniard explained he began attacking on the run before adjusting his strategy. He focused on defending his own service games better in the second set.
Alcaraz credited saving several key games with restoring his confidence. This allowed him to re-enter the match and begin playing more aggressively. He ultimately closed out the match to secure the quarterfinal victory.
“I would say I played a very good and solid match against a player who is probably unorthodox,” Alcaraz stated. He noted the difficulty of predicting Bublik’s next move on the court. The win sends him to another Masters 1000 semifinal.
Alcaraz expressed clear happiness at reaching the 300-win landmark. “I am very happy for my victory number 300 on the ATP Tour,” he said. The young champion added he hopes many more victories will follow in his career.
His next opponent will be the winner of the match between Alex de Minaur and another quarterfinalist. The Monte Carlo Masters is a key clay-court event leading to the French Open. Alcaraz continues to build momentum early in the 2026 season.[]
Source: Diario AS
