Sinner Makes History with 20th Consecutive Masters 1000 Victory, Alcaraz Advances to Semis

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner achieved a remarkable milestone with his 6-3, 6-4 win over Felix Auger-Aliassime, becoming only the fourth player to secure 20 consecutive Masters 1000 victories. He joins an elite group comprising Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. Following a brief setback in the fourth round, Sinner regained his form to defeat the Canadian in straight sets, solidifying his position in the semi-finals. His victory also brings him closer to reclaiming the world's top spot, currently held by Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner expressed his satisfaction with the match, stating, 'I feel like it was a step forward today.' He acknowledged the challenges he faced, particularly with his serve, but remained optimistic about his performance. Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals, who overcame Brazil's Joao Fonseca in a grueling match. Meanwhile, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz dominated Alexander Bublik with a 6-3, 6-0 win, dropping just three games to secure his semi-final spot. Alcaraz reflected on his match, saying, 'I started the match pretty well,' and attributed his success to playing aggressively. He will face hometown favorite Valentin Vacherot, who made history as the first Monegasque player to reach the semi-finals at Monte Carlo. Vacherot expressed his excitement about playing Alcaraz, saying, 'It's such an honour to be part of the semi-finals with the three best players of the past few years.'