🎾 Monte Carlo Showdown: Can Alcaraz Conquer the Clay or Will Musetti Make Magic in Monaco?

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Lorenzo Musetti — Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Final Preview, Start Time & Prediction

Get ready for a blockbuster clash on the red clay of the Principality of Monaco as Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti face off in the 2025 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters final this Sunday, April 13. It’s youth vs. flair, Spain vs. Italy, and power vs. finesse in one of the most anticipated clay-court finals of the year.

📺 Where to Watch Alcaraz vs. Musetti Final

📍 Live Coverage: TennisChannel.com
🕕 Estimated Start Time: 6:00 a.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. CET
📱 Available on streaming devices, desktop & mobile.

🌟 What’s at Stake?

If Carlos Alcaraz wins:
He’ll clinch his first Monte Carlo title and leapfrog Alexander Zverev to become the new World No. 2 in the ATP Rankings.
If Lorenzo Musetti wins:
He’ll capture his first ATP Masters 1000 trophy and soar to a career-high ranking on Monday. For a player who lives just minutes away from the venue, it would be a fairytale ending to a dream week.

🔥 Alcaraz: Hungry for More History

After battling through a rollercoaster semifinal against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Alcaraz is showing why he’s considered one of the best clay-court players in the world. Yes, his forehand dipped, and he lost control of the second set at times—but that’s classic Alcaraz.

His style is fearless. With all the power and flair, mistakes come naturally. What separates him is how quickly he bounces back.

“I think I played really good tennis from the beginning until the last point,” Alcaraz said post-match.
“The most important thing is that I’m feeling great physically.”

This is Alcaraz’s first Monte Carlo final in only his second appearance here and his first Masters 1000 final since Indian Wells 2023. He’s dialed in—and determined.

🇮🇹 Musetti: Riding the Monte Carlo Magic

While Alcaraz enters as the favorite, Lorenzo Musetti has been the story of the tournament. The 22-year-old Italian, who resides in Monte Carlo, has survived four consecutive three-set thrillers, including a dramatic comeback win over Alex de Minaur in Saturday’s semi.

Musetti’s shot-making, signature one-handed backhand, and artistic play have captured the hearts of the home crowd. The crowd, largely Italian and electric all week, will no doubt give him an extra gear on Sunday.

🔁 The Rivalry So Far: Alcaraz Leads, But There’s History

While Alcaraz holds a 3-1 career lead over Musetti, including three straight dominant wins since 2022, it was Musetti who claimed their first clay-court title bout in Hamburg (2022) in a nail-biting three-setter.

Can lightning strike twice?

“That match in Hamburg had everything—drama, drop shots, spinning winners. If they bring even half of that energy, we’re in for a treat,” a fan might say.

🧠 Final Prediction: Who Will Win?

Alcaraz comes in fresher and sharper, and his ability to dig deep and deliver when it counts gives him the edge. Musetti, however, has the home-crowd edge and a nothing-to-lose attitude.

But here’s the X-factor: fatigue. Musetti has played over 10 hours of tennis this week, and if he starts slow again—like he has in every match—he might not be able to climb out of the hole this time.

✅ Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz in two tight sets
💥 But expect magic—Musetti’s not going down without a fight.