Carlos Alcaraz easily defeated Sebastian Baez in two sets, thus confirming his high level of performance and readiness to compete with Jannik Sinner.
Highlights Carlos Alcaraz 2-0 Sebastian Baez
Carlos Alcaraz delivered an impressive performance, defeating Sebastian Baez 6-1, 6-3 in just 70 minutes in Monte Carlo. This victory came shortly after Jannik Sinner also secured an easy win, creating an exciting contest between the two top players.
Back on the clay court, Alcaraz quickly showed his enthusiasm. The world number one made almost no mistakes, constantly pressuring his opponent with high-speed play and accurate shots. He broke Baez's serve five times, while only losing his own serve once.
Alcaraz's outstanding performance also impressed legend Usain Bolt in the stands. This was also his first time playing on clay since winning Roland Garros last year.
Entering the 2026 clay court season, Alcaraz aims to maintain its consistency after winning 22 out of 23 matches last season. However, the competitive pressure remains high as Sinner is close behind in the standings.
In the next round, Alcaraz will face either Etcheverry or Atmane in their quest for the title.