Alcaraz survives three-set thriller against Etcheverry to reach Monte-Carlo quarters
World number one Carlos Alcaraz needed three sets to overcome Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Court Rainier III, advancing to the quarter-finals.
The world's top-ranked player faced a stern test on Court Rainier III this Thursday afternoon, as Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry pushed the Spanish champion to three sets in their round of 16 clash at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
Alcaraz looked to be cruising after a dominant opening set, wrapping up the first 6-1 in just 26 minutes with his trademark aggressive baseline play. However, the 30th-ranked Argentine showed considerable resilience, fighting back to level the match by taking the second set 6-4.
The deciding set saw Alcaraz rediscover his rhythm when it mattered most, closing out the encounter 6-3 to book his place in the quarter-finals. The victory keeps the Spaniard's campaign on track as he seeks to add the Monte-Carlo title to his growing collection of prestigious trophies.
Etcheverry's spirited performance will give him confidence moving forward, having pushed the world number one to the limit on one of tennis's most famous courts.