Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka send messages to Carlos Alcaraz after he wins the Monte Carlo Masters title for the first time
Carlos Alcaraz has claimed his biggest title of the 2025 season so far, lifting the Monte Carlo Masters trophy for the first time in his career.
The Spaniard defeated Lorenzo Musetti in the final, overcoming a slow start to dominate the rest of the match. After dropping the opening set, Alcaraz lost just one more game as Musetti struggled physically and was unable to perform at his best.
Despite Musetti’s clear discomfort, Alcaraz was full of praise for his opponent, backing him for future success on the tour.
Alcaraz also revealed he had been quietly battling his own personal challenges over the past month, making the victory even more meaningful.
Star-Studded Praise for Alcaraz’s Milestone Win
Following his win, Alcaraz took to Instagram to celebrate the moment. His post was flooded with congratulatory messages, including from top names in tennis and beyond.
Among those to comment were Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka. Djokovic, who exited early in Monte Carlo, sent his message in Spanish:
“Congratulations Titan 💪🙌”
Wawrinka kept it simple, responding with a round of clapping emojis—joined by Real Madrid footballer Vinicius Junior, who did the same.
Other athletes also shared their support, including former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu and recent Miami Open winner Jakub Mensik.
📸 View Carlos Alcaraz’s Instagram post
What’s Next for Alcaraz?
There’s little time to rest, as Alcaraz is already preparing for his next challenge at the Barcelona Open, an event where he’s a two-time champion.
Last year, he was forced to withdraw due to a right arm injury, but this time he enters the tournament healthy and full of momentum.
The 21-year-old will face American qualifier Ethan Quinn in the first round. His next match will also be against either a qualifier or lucky loser, with tougher tests expected deeper in the draw.
Potential Path for Alcaraz in Barcelona
| Round | Opponent |
|---|---|
| First Round | Ethan Quinn (Q) |
| Second Round | Laslo Djere (Q) / Arthur Rinderknech (LL) |
| Quarter-final | Alex de Minaur (5), Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Roberto Carballes Baena, or Jordan Thompson |
| Semi-final | Stefanos Tsitsipas (3), Arthur Fils (7), Sebastian Korda, or Brandon Nakashima |
| Final | Casper Ruud (2), Andrey Rublev (4), Holger Rune (6), or Frances Tiafoe (9) |
Alcaraz is set to begin his campaign on Tuesday, April 15, with the Barcelona Open officially starting Monday, April 14.
Meanwhile, Lorenzo Musetti has withdrawn from the tournament following his exhausting Monte Carlo final.
