"He puts a lot of pressure on, I could feel it": Carlos Alcaraz full of praise for Arthur Fils after Monte-Carlo masterclass

Carlos Alcaraz is already in the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000. The player from Murcia will face Alejandro Davidovich in an epic duel between two Spaniards for a place in the final of the tournament. However, it has not been easy for the world number 3.

Alcaraz suffered a lot throughout the quarterfinal against Arthur Fils. The young French talent gave no respite to Carlitos, who even lost the first set and was forced to come back to take the victory.

Speaking just after the match, Carlos Alcaraz wanted to highlight the high level offered by his opponent throughout the game, showing his humility.

“I was just wanted to stay strong… Waited for my chances. I felt in the first set he played well. Probably a few mistakes from my side. His level is pretty high right now. He puts a lot of pressure on his opponents. I could feel it.

"I think in some moments he made a few mistakes and I tried to make the most of it. Just tried to wait for my chances and tried to take it. In the 2nd set I saved break points at 5-5. In the third set I tried to stay there, playing good tennis. When I was a break down I tried to keep going… playing aggressively. Be strong mentally, physically, and waiting for my chances.”

Alcaraz will play Alejandro Davidovich Fokina this Saturday, April 12, in search of his first Masters 1000 final in 2025.