Monte Carlo Madness: Djokovic Stunned, Alcaraz Surges as Big Names Fall at Rolex Masters

Action-packed Round of 32 delivers shock exits, epic comebacks, and rising stars at the Monte-Carlo Masters 2025

The Round of 32 at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2025 brought drama, surprises, and stunning tennis performances on the famous clay courts. Here’s a quick roundup of the top matches that shook up Court Rainier III and beyond.

Shock of the Day: Novak Djokovic OUT
In a major upset, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic was eliminated in straight sets by Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo, 6-3, 6-4. Djokovic struggled with consistency and unforced errors, while Tabilo capitalized on key points to secure his biggest career win.

Alcaraz Survives Scare, Advances
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz recovered from a slow start to defeat Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo 3-6, 6-0, 6-1. After dropping the first set, Alcaraz dominated the next two with aggressive play and sharp drop shots, showcasing why he’s one of the top clay-court threats.

Gasquet’s Farewell Tour Continues
Veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet, playing his final Monte Carlo, fell to Daniel Altmaier 7-5, 5-7, 6-2. Despite a spirited effort, the 38-year-old couldn’t keep pace with the German in the third set.

Other Notable Results:

Lorenzo Musetti edged past Jiri Lehecka in a three-set thriller: 1-6, 7-5, 6-2.
Andrey Rublev took down home favorite Gael Monfils 6-4, 7-6(2).
Casper Ruud cruised past Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 6-1.
Alex de Minaur rallied to beat Tomas Machac 3-6, 6-0, 6-3.
Arthur Fils impressed with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Flavio Cobolli.
Alexei Popyrin came back to shock American Frances Tiafoe 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.
Nuno Borges won a gritty three-set battle against Pedro Martinez 7-5, 6(4)-7, 6-4.
Davidovich Fokina eased past Etcheverry 7-6(2), 6-3.

As the tournament moves into the Round of 16, expect more fireworks. With Djokovic gone and Alcaraz heating up, the road to the Monte Carlo title is wide open.

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