Carlos Alcaraz captured his first Monte Carlo Masters crown on April 13, 2025, defeating Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-4 in a commanding 1-hour, 42-minute final, solidifying his clay-court dominance before 10,000 fans at the Monte Carlo Country Club.
The world No. 1, overcoming a 2024 wrist injury that forced his withdrawal from the event, broke Musetti’s serve twice in the first set and sealed the second with a blistering 200 km/h forehand winner, firing 22 winners and winning 82% of first-serve points, per ATP stats. Alcaraz, 21, called the victory “a dream realized,” lifting the trophy as Spain’s third champion in the event’s 118-year history, following Rafael Nadal’s 11 titles and Juan Carlos Ferrero.
The win, Alcaraz’s third of 2025 after Indian Wells and Miami, boosted his career haul to 16 titles, tying Andy Murray among active players, and earned him $920,000 from the $6 million ATP 1000 purse. Musetti, 23, ranked No. 15, pushed Alcaraz with 10 aces and 70% net points but faltered with 15 unforced errors, reflecting on “a tough day” despite reaching his second Masters final.
The victory avenged Alcaraz’s 2023 Monte Carlo loss to Holger Rune, with his 90% clay win rate since 2022, best among peers, underscoring his Roland Garros favoritism. Spain’s tennis federation hailed his 25-2 season record, while Musetti, up five ranking spots in 2025, eyed Rome’s Foro Italico next.
Alcaraz’s flair, drawing comparisons to Nadal’s 2005 breakout, captivated Monaco’s crowd, with 30% ticket sales tied to his matches, per organizers. His post-match gesture, signing a fan’s replica trophy, cemented his 3 million-strong global following, while a $100,000 donation to local flood relief, after 2024’s Riviera storms, won hearts. Musetti’s resilience, building on his 2024 Naples title, signals Italy’s clay surge, but Alcaraz’s 95-minute masterclass, backed by 65% first-shot dominance, left no doubt. With the French Open looming, Alcaraz’s Monte Carlo glory, his ninth clay title, sets a high bar, as rivals like Jannik Sinner, who fell in the semis, regroup for Paris.