Sinner and Alcaraz Advance to Quarterfinals at Monte-Carlo Masters

Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner has ended his streak of 37 consecutive sets won at Masters 1000 level after a challenging match against Tomas Machac. Despite this setback, Sinner managed to secure a 6-1 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 victory and proceed to the quarterfinals of the Monte-Carlo Masters. Sinner, who previously won the Paris Masters title last year and completed the Sunshine Double without dropping a set, is now gearing up to challenge the current world No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz. In his post-match interview, Sinner expressed his struggles during the game, stating, "I was struggling a little bit, I was a bit tired. I felt great before the match, but in the second set, I struggled to find the right energy." Sinner will face Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarterfinals after the sixth seed progressed following Casper Ruud's retirement. Meanwhile, Alcaraz has also advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-1 4-6 6-3 win over Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry. The Spaniard encountered an unexpected battle in the second set but managed to secure the win. Alcaraz will play Alexander Bublik in the quarterfinals, marking their first official tournament match. Other notable matches include 19-year-old Joao Fonseca's 6-3 6-2 win over Matteo Berrettini and Alexander Zverev's 6-2 7-5 victory over Zizou Bergs. Additionally, Valentin Vacherot made history as the first Monegasque in the Open Era to reach the top eight in Monaco, following his 6-7(4) 6-3 6-4 win over Hubert Hurkacz.