Sinner Achieves 20th Consecutive Masters 1000 Victory, Alcaraz Reaches Semifinals

Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner has added another impressive feat to his resume, securing his 20th straight Masters 1000 win with a 6-3, 6-4 triumph over Felix Auger-Aliassime. This milestone places him alongside tennis legends Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. Sinner bounced back from a recent setback, where his 37-set winning streak was broken by Tomas Machac in the fourth round, to defeat the Canadian in straight sets and book his spot in the semifinals. His victory also brings him closer to reclaiming the world No. 1 spot, which he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in November last year. Sinner expressed his satisfaction with his performance, stating, 'I feel like it was a step forward today.' He acknowledged the toughness of the match and recognized areas for improvement, particularly with his serve. Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in the semifinals, who earlier defeated Brazil's Joao Fonseca 7-5, 6-7 (3-7), 6-3. Meanwhile, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz eased past Alexander Bublik 6-3, 6-0 to secure his semifinal spot. Alcaraz dominated the match, dropping just three games, and will face hometown hero Valentin Vacherot, who saved 13 break points to defeat Alex de Minaur 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Vacherot's victory marks a historic moment as he becomes the first Monegasque player to reach the semifinals at Monte Carlo. He is projected to break into the top 20 when the ATP rankings are updated on Monday. Alcaraz praised Vacherot's rise, and the 27-year-old expressed his excitement about playing in front of his hometown crowd.