Alex de Minaur showcased an impressive performance at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, defeating Stan Wawrinka in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0, in just over one hour to advance to the second round. His victory over Wawrinka, the 2014 champion, was highlighted as a significant win, demonstrating de Minaur's improved prowess on clay. Continuing his strong form, de Minaur also overcame Tallon Griekspoor with scores of 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, and then Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-4 in an all-Australian clash to reach the quarterfinals for the first time on clay. This marks de Minaur's first quarterfinal in a Masters 1000 on clay and his third overall, highlighting his adaptability and potential return to the top 10. Meanwhile, defending champion Andrey Rublev was eliminated in his first match by Alexei Popyrin, who saved both break points in the first set to win 6-4. Popyrin's victory marked his first time reaching the last 16 in Monte Carlo, a feat not achieved by an Australian since 1999.
It’s a third Masters 1000 quarterfinal and first on clay for de Minaur 🧱 https://t.co/5gJrmhXCQ4
Getting prepped ✨ Watch Jannik Sinner's LIVE PRACTICE now: https://t.co/7ylRHN1yL1 #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/EAwsf6N7r9
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
🇦🇺 @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
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
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...
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.
Alexei Popyrin is a SET UP against defending champion Andrey Rublev 👀 https://t.co/0bFhVE1tir
Alexei Popyrin saves both break points he faced in set one to take a 6-4 lead over Rublev! #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/DPFqKH6cTK
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
"Now I’ve got a little bit of a presence where opponents feel a little bit more," 💪 🇦🇺 Alex de Minuar is feeling the benefits of his consistency on tour. The Aussie smoothly sailed into the second round in Monte Carlo. #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/xKBqhXwtwI
It is almost Novak time! The World No. 1 faces Roman Safiullin in his opening match. Stream live —> https://t.co/tPoe44TDv0 #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/GIlnZLt2Vw
Worth the wait 💪 @alexdeminaur wins over Wawrinka in just over one hour 6-3 6-0 to reach round 2 in Monte-Carlo! @ROLEXMCMASTERS | #RolexMonteCarloMasters https://t.co/RC2eAKzjGe
Alex de Minaur STORMS past Stan Wawrinka in straight sets! 💨 https://t.co/vydJigrprf
Alex De Minaur beats 2014 champ Stan Wawrinka 6-3, 6-0 to reach the 2nd round in Monte-Carlo. I would be shocked with this result on clay a couple of years ago, but not anymore...
Superb start to the clay-court season for Demon! @AlexdeMinaur beats Wawrinka 6-3, 6-0 to reach round two in Monte Carlo for the third straight year. https://t.co/CqZ6uUBCnO
De Minaur takes the first set against Wawrinka! 🇦🇺 🖥️ De Minaur v Wawrinka on Sky Sports Tennis now! https://t.co/hE3XkuYr7C