Defending champion Andrey Rublev faced Alexei Popyrin in the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters, where Popyrin took a lead after saving break points. Popyrin defeated Rublev in straight sets, causing a major upset as Rublev's struggles continue. Popyrin's victory marked a significant achievement for Australian tennis, being the first Australian in 20 years to reach the Monte Carlo last 16. Popyrin's win over Rublev was his sixth top-10 win and first of the season, earning him praise and recognition for his performance.
Breaking new ground 💪 @alexdeminaur reaches the quarter-finals after getting past Popyrin 6-3 6-4! @ROLEXMCMASTERS | #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/L4lw01OP2E
Alex De Minaur playing so well. Into the QFs in Monte-Carlo, showing he can play well on clay too. Very likely to return to the top 10 on Monday. https://t.co/Fy0GndBY0d
The first Australian to reach the Monte-Carlo QFs since 1999 😳 @alexdeminaur defeats Popyrin 6-3 6-4 to move on in Monaco 💪 #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/yQ6mMwLwJD
🇦🇺 @alexdeminaur comes out on top in the all-Aussie clash! Alex de Minuar defeated Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-4 and will face the winner of Djokovic v. Musetti in the quarterfinals! 💪 #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/I4YB9Bwo2J
2 - Defeating compatriot Alexei Popyrin, Alex de Minaur is only the second Australian to reach the Monte-Carlo Masters QF after Mark Philippoussis (1999), since the introduction of the ATP Masters 1000 format in 1990. Adapt. #RolexMonteCarloMasters | @ROLEXMCMASTERS @atptour https://t.co/XW5cYQdBpo
Sinner Advances in Monte Carlo; Defending Champion Rublev Ousted. https://t.co/j1QVkC1FNx
Andrey Rublev's Monte Carlo Masters title defence ended at the first hurdle on Wednesday with a straight-sets defeat by Australian Alexei Popyrin, while Jannik Sinner eased through. #AFPSports https://t.co/0a1jhMlukX
A shock in Monte Carlo 🤯 🇦🇺 Alexei Popyrin knocked out defending champion, Andrey Rublev, in straigh sets. The Aussie is loving his game on the clay, while Rublev has had another early exit after being defaulted in Dubai. #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/W8POGPi2mf
Alexei Popyrin has scored the biggest win for an Australian at the @ROLEXMCMASTERS in 45 years 🤯🙌 #GoAussies #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/xzVuV7UMJq
Alexei Popyrin is the first Aussie in the Monte Carlo last 16 for 20 years, and he LOVES it 🇦🇺 https://t.co/DIm6JlzAmn
First back-to-back clay wins since 2022 😳 @alexdeminaur comes back to defeat Griekspoor 2-6 6-2 6-3 in Monaco 💪 #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/99tdXgeFli
"It was an AWESOME match!" ⚡ Alexei Popyrin REACTS to becoming the first Australian in 20 years into the Monte Carlo last 16 💪 https://t.co/8OBSvfONFP
Demon marches on 😈 @alexdeminaur rallies from a set down to defeat Griekspoor 2-6 6-2 6-3 and reach the Round of 16 in Monte-Carlo! @ROLEXMCMASTERS | #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/lljeLYuGqQ
Nice comeback from Alex De Minaur 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 over Griekspoor to reach the last 16 in Monte-Carlo vs. Popyrin, all-AUS battle. This top 10 version of De Minaur can perform on clay as well...
"It was an AWESOME match!" ⚡ Alexei Popyrin REACTS to becoming the firest Australian in 20 years into the Monte Carlo last 16 💪 https://t.co/Bi5d4IE1qj
Alexei Popyrin KNOCKS OUT Andrey Rublev 👀 And Carlos Sainz Jr approves 👏 https://t.co/qMI4cF9zQY
Alexei Popyrin receives a standing ovation from @CarlosSainz55 after his big win 👏 #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/S7fAhe6ubV
Down goes the defending champ! Alexei Popyrin takes out World No. 6 Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4 for his sixth top-10 win & first this season 💪 #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/BKjNayg7Ye
Rough run for Andrey Rublev. Won just one match during the Sunshine Double, and now beaten in his first match trying to defend the Monte Carlo title. Alexei Popyrin excellent, by the way.
2 - Since the ATP rankings were first published in 1973, Alexei Popyrin has become only the second Australian to defeat an opponent ranked in the ATP's top 10 at Monte-Carlo, after John Alexander in 1979. Big. #RolexMonteCarloMasters | @ROLEXMCMASTERS @atptour @TennisAustralia https://t.co/GhQM8e1Esz
Defending champ Andrey Rublev is OUT in the Monte-Carlo Masters 2nd round. 6-4, 6-4 vs. Alexei Popyrin, who gets one of the biggest wins of his career. Since the DQ scene in Dubai, Rublev won just one of four matches. Still a big upset... https://t.co/UcT2GSlDoZ
Wow. Popyrin will serve to beat defending champ Rublev...
Alexei Popyrin is a SET UP against defending champion Andrey Rublev 👀 https://t.co/0bFhVE1tir
Defending champ Andrey Rublev down a set to Alexei Popyrin in Monte-Carlo's R2...
Upset alert 🚨 @AlexeiPopyrin99 takes the opener against the defending champion 👀 #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/tDD9UpKnU6
Alexei Popyrin saves both break points he faced in set one to take a 6-4 lead over Rublev! #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/DPFqKH6cTK
Stand and DELIVER 😤 @AlexeiPopyrin99 is bringing the heat to the defending champion Rublev! @ROLEXMCMASTERS | #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/djpSMMbRfG
Defending champ in action 🤩 Rublev takes on Popyrin at the #RolexMonteCarloMasters 🥵 WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/hOHmv2wMlX https://t.co/CYvJF9zDDE
Rublev returns to defend his title in Monte Carlo! 🏆 The World No. 6 takes on Popyrin tomorrow at 5 am ET. #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/bAWPM4Q5wr