Video - The Insane Point Between Alcaraz and Altmaier in Monte-Carlo

After winning his first career match at the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000 the day before against Francisco Cerundolo, Carlos Alcaraz aimed to keep the momentum going against Daniel Altmaier.

Meanwhile, the German had eliminated Richard Gasquet in the previous round, marking the Frenchman’s final appearance in the tournament before retirement.

The match started on a high note, with both players demonstrating their focus. On a crucial point—where Altmaier had earned a break opportunity—Alcaraz tightened his game at the perfect moment.

After a spectacular rally, the Spaniard, who initially seemed out of position, turned the point around and electrified the crowd on Court Rainier III.

Altmaier, who didn’t hesitate to take control of the rally, drew Alcaraz to the net with a drop shot, but the Spaniard countered with a drop shot of his own. Seizing the moment, the current world No. 3 pulled off a tweener while Altmaier rushed the net to finish the point.

But the action didn’t stop there. Heroic in defense, the qualifier Altmaier forced Alcaraz to seal the point with a deep backhand attack, ultimately securing the advantage (see video below).