The Rolex Monte Carlo Masters 2025 is set to feature a thrilling final between Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti. Both players have shown great mastery throughout the tournament, which bodes well for an exciting final.
Carlos Alcaraz’s Path to the Final
The tournament’s second seed booked his spot in the final with a straight-sets win over fellow Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, 7-6(2), 6-4. Alcaraz saved several break points and delivered a strong serving performance in the second set. After earlier victories over Fils in three sets, Altmaier, and Cerúndolo, this marks his first ATP Masters 1000 final in over a year. With four titles from five finals at this level, Alcaraz will enter Sunday’s showdown as the clear favourite.
Lorenzo Musetti’s Remarkable Journey
On the other side, Lorenzo Musetti made history by reaching his first-ever Masters 1000 final. The 23-year-old Italian displayed remarkable composure, particularly in his semifinal clash against Australia’s Alex de Minaur. After dropping the first set 1-6, Musetti mounted an impressive comeback to take the next two sets 6-4, 7-6(4). His victory was all the more impressive considering De Minaur had lost just seven games across his previous six sets (6-0, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, 6-0, 6-0). Not only did Musetti’s performance earn him a place in the final, but it also brought him within striking distance of the ATP top 10 (he could become ATP #7 with the title).
Head-to-Head
This final will mark the fifth meeting between Alcaraz and Musetti, with the Spaniard holding a 3-1 advantage in their head-to-head record. Musetti’s sole victory came on clay in the 2022 Hamburg final, proving he has what it takes to trouble Alcaraz on this surface. However, in their most recent encounter, it was Alcaraz who took full control, cruising to a 6-3, 6-3 win in just 1 hour and 27 minutes (Miami R4, 2024).
Expectations
With both players in top form, the Monte Carlo final promises to be a thrilling showdown and a highlight of the 2025 season. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 12:00 noon local time, though slight adjustments may be made depending on the weather forecast.
