Monte Carlo 2025 FINAL - Carlos Alcaraz vs Lorenzo Musetti - For all the marbles in the principality of relevancy

[Hitman]

Double break.....this could be a bagel.

 

[ojo rojo]

Loz looks done for. Shame, was hoping for a competitive decider

 

[Sudacafan]

Not retiring for the moment. Physio.

 

[Breakpointerer]

Not looking good for Italy's best player

 

[mike danny]

Carlos is lucky that Musetti was tired and gassed out, still not convinced that he can beat the top dogs at RG

Depends what you mean by top dogs. Zverev and Tsitsipas won't beat him and Sinner is still unproven on clay.

 

[Rogibear]

Mugsetti is the kinda of player who can definitely win a M1000. But his mental strength is lacking against the very best. His game isn't that explosive but hes not afraid to grind and roll his sleeves up. I predict he'll have a career like dimitrov.

 

[Hitman]

LOL - Alcaraz playing mind games, by running in front of injured Musetti.

 

[TennisGrandpA]

Depends what you mean by top dogs. Zverev and Tsitsipas won't beat him and Sinner is still unproven on clay.

Stef ? No chance but Z has historically beaten him and presented him tough matches, in form Z troubles Carlos, don’t club Stef with Z and as far as Sinner is concerned he took 2-1 lead before gassing out so yeah he’s a decent test for him

 

[Sudacafan]

Can’t Lolo have a magnetic resonance in the changeover?

 

[Rogibear]

had some pretty consistent results of late. i remember seeing some highlights when he first came on the scene a couple of years ago and thinking he could be really interesting...then saw the hitch in the forehand, wasn't serving great for a while...but he's clearly finding consistent form and importantly representing the 1hbh, big props for keeping the torch lit.

anyone think he could sneak in a major at some point in his career?

Might sneak a year end championship. A few m1000s. A major? Nah.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Lemme tune in, forgot this was happening

 

[mike danny]

Stef ? No chance but Z has historically beaten him and presented him tough matches, in form Z troubles Carlos, don’t club Stef with Z .

If it's a final, no way Zverev beats him. Maybe a semi, but Zverev has shown he can choke in those too.

 

[Sudacafan]

Lemme tune in, forgot this was happening

Fix yourself a sandwich first.

 

[Hitman]

Raz is now moving him around like a rag doll.

 

[Rogibear]

Thing is, musettis top level isn't THAT good compared to the other players red lining.

 

[Sudacafan]

That lame massage wasn’t clostebol evidently.

 

[TennisGrandpA]

If it's a final, no way Zverev beats him. Maybe a semi, but Zverev has shown he can choke in those too.

Final or semi Z’s game troubles Carlos meanwhile Stef is his bunny. Look all I want to say that semi decent and Z can be tough for him if he’s not in form and they will be test alongside world number 1.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Baesetti isnt moving

 

[Sudacafan]

Retirement > bagel

 

[tudwell]

Sad final set. If it weren’t a final I think Musetti would have retired by now.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

That lame massage wasn’t clostebol evidently.

Hahaha! OMG!

 

[MichaelNadal]

Yikes

 

[Hitman]

5-0

The bagel is on.

 

[TennisGrandpA]

After watching this final i am more convinced of Sinner’s RG win, weak field with inconstant Carlos won’t stop him @dking68

 

[MichaelNadal]

Did Alcaraz turn the match around against a well playing Musetti?

 

[Dane_is_Finnish_OJ]

I respect he actually goes on to finish it.

 

[Bride of Alcaraz]

Yeah it looks over to me but Musetti has shown he has game to trouble Carlos and will be one of the threat at RG( for him).

Can't imagine the best-of-5-set format helping Musetti... considering Alcaraz is 12-1 in 5-setters.
Its a totally different ball game, and only Alcaraz/Djokovic know how to win Roland Garros
Even Zverev doesn't know how to win it, and doesn't have the self-belief... despite all his experience.
Today Alcaraz won in 3 sets, but the last 2 sets were insanely lopsided, really as lopsided as it gets
And coming into today, Alcaraz's 3-1 H2H lead over Musetti is probably the most lopsided 3-1 anyone has ever seen...

 

[Hitman]

Alcaraz about to join Nadal, Ferrero and Moya as Spanish winners of both MC and RG.

This is now his sixth masters title, and he has now won the first four masters of the year.

Indian Wells x 2
Miami
Monte Carlo
Madrid x 2

 

[Hitman]

MONTE CARLOS

 

[Sudacafan]

After watching this final i am more convinced of Sinner’s RG win, weak field with inconstant Carlos won’t stop him @dking68

Sinner has yet to come back from 3 months out of competition. Don’t forget to factor that in. It may be hard to turn the engine on again.

 

[ojo rojo]

Muted celebration from Carlos. Lovely lad

 

[CrunchJann]

worst final of the year

 

[Rogibear]

Musetti body packed it in. His journey to this final had already emptied the tank

 

[MichaelNadal]

Sinner has yet to come back from 3 months out of competition. Don’t forget to factor that in. It may be hard to turn the engine on again.

Lets hope so

 

[flyingboris]

And again, not sleeveless, and he wins!

 

[MichaelNadal]

Musetti body packed it in. His journey to this final had already emptied the tank

I can help

 

[tudwell]

Rest up, Lorenzo! We need you healthy for the rest of the clay season.

It was an up-and-down affair this week, but Alcaraz takes home his first Monte-Carlo title. Good way to start this clay swing.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz gets stronger as matches progress and this is the story all event. That is why I see no one beating him at RG on clay over 5 sets. He physically stronger than the rest and his level improves. Congrats alcaraz and a statement Monte Carlo title run for him when he needed this after a barren run. He’s the man to beat on clay again.

 

[jl809]

I’m so confused how has this final finished already

EDIT: totally missed the bit about the weather

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Thank god the rankings now finally make sense. Alcaraz rightfully back to #2 in the world.

The rankings were so wrong where a player who holds two grand slams was #3 while a domestically violent man without a slam was #2! It made no sense!

Let's go Carlos

 

[Hitman]

I am sure this is going to light a fire under Sinner, seeing Alcaraz win this. He will be itching to get back out there.

 

[Rogibear]

Mugsetti massively overachieved by making the final. He will be happy. Carlos needed this win for his confidence. Both will be pleased.

 

[RS]

I’m so confused how has this final finished already

Not too many longer rallies and Alcaraz stomping the last 2 sets

 

[VanDerVaart23]

Alcaraz gets stronger as matches progress and this is the story all event. That is why I see no one beating him at RG on clay over 5 sets. He physically stronger than the rest and his level improves. Congrats alcaraz and a statement Monte Carlo title run for him when he needed this after a barren run. He’s the man to beat on clay again.

At this pace only Djoker mental games can beat him.

 

[Hitman]

Thank god the rankings now finally make sense. Alcaraz rightfully back to #2 in the world.

Rankings were so wrong where a player who holds two grand slams was #3 while a domestically violent man without a slam was #2! It made no sense!

Let's go Carlos

Was that bit in the small print really needed in making sense out of the ranking?

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Was that bit in the small print really needed in making sense out of the ranking?

Yes, it's important for every poster and every human to know the man that Zverev is.

 

[Hitman]

At this pace only Djoker mental games can beat him.

Alcaraz is perfect in big finals against anyone not named Djokovic.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

At this pace only Djoker mental games can beat him.

Djokovic doesn’t have the physicality of stamina to keep up with him at 38. It much to win french at 38. I personally think Djoko should save himself for Wimbledon now

 

[Hitman]

Yes

LOL. OK.


On a side note, I think Alcaraz will win back his Barcelona title next week.

 

[placebo]

Would not be surprised to see Musetti withdraw from Barcelona now.