Monte-Carlo Masters 2025 Day 3 Recap

Day 3 on the Monte-Carlo Nation Membership introduced a whirlwind of motion because the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Spherical of 64 concluded and the Spherical of 32 started, delivering upsets, 48-shot rallies and gritty comebacks on the purple clay.

Matteo Berrettini stole the headlines, ousting prime seed Alexander Zverev in a 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 epic, whereas defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas battled again to defeat Jordan Thompson 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.

The day wasn’t with out surprises; tenth seed Holger Rune retired in opposition to Nuno Borges, and Ugo Humbert fell to Alexei Popyrin in a three-set thriller.

In the meantime, Flavio Cobolli, Arthur Fils, and Frances Tiafoe notched spectacular wins to advance.

Full outcomes from Tuesday’s matches beneath, plus choose highlights because the event heats up in The Principality.

Day Three 2025 Monte Carlo Spherical of 64 and 32 Outcomes

Spherical of 64

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Nuno Borges
Holger Rune (10)
6-2 3-0 RET

Pedro Martinez
Lorenzo Sonego
6-4 1-6 6-2

Grigor Dimitrov (15)
Nicolas Jarry
6-3 6-4

Tomas Machac
Sebastian Baez
3-6 6-3 6-2

Tomas Martin Etcheverry
Corentin Moutet (Q)
4-6 6-1 6-4

Frances Tiafoe
Miomir Kecmanovic
6-2 5-7 7-6(5)

Alexei Popyrin
Ugo Humbert
3-6 7-6(2) 6-4

Roberto Bautista Agut
Brandon Nakashima
6-2 6-4

Flavio Cobolli
Dusan Lajovic (Q)
6-4 6-2

Arthur Fils (12)
Tallon Griekspoor
6-7(3) 6-4 6-2

Spherical of 32

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Matteo Berrettini
Alexander Zverev (1)
2-6 6-3 7-5

Stefanos Tsitsipa (6)
Jordan Thompson
4-6 6-4 6-2

Jack Draper (5)
Marcos Giron
6-1 6-1

Berrettini Blasts By way of Zverev

Matteo Berrettini was a dominant pressure on clay publish Wimbledon final season, and he’s equally began 2025, firing previous Sascha Zverev 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a two-hour, 27-minute battle.

It’s the Italian’s greatest ever win by way of rating, though maybe considerably deceptive as Zverev has been handing out wins in opposition to the world quantity 2 like sweets for the reason that Australian Open 😁

On this one, Zverev dominated early, racing by means of the primary set as Berrettini struggled to search out his rhythm.

Nonetheless, Berrettini has a potent serve and forehand, and he dialled up his aggression, levelling the match and carrying the momentum right into a tense decider.

At 5-4, Berrettini faltered whereas serving for the match, however he regrouped with aptitude. At 5-5, 40/40, he dug in for a grueling 48-shot rally, clinching it with a forehand winner that introduced the gang to its ft.

Moments later, he broke when Zverev couldn’t retrieve a ball within the backhand nook, and this time, Berrettini didn’t waver, sealing the win on serve and elevating his arms to soak within the raucous cheers.

For Zverev, he has not performed properly since Australia, and he’s gone from having a sensible probability at world no 1 to barely successful a match. He’ll look to regroup on the ATP 500 in Munich on dwelling soil, however his forehand is an entire legal responsibility, and except he stops pushing the ball in, the development will proceed.

I’ve not received many matches. So it’s been the worst interval since my damage for the previous few months. I performed an incredible first set, and as soon as I acquired damaged within the second set, I performed 10 ranges down. My ball is way slower. I cease hitting the ball. The identical story for the previous few months. Nothing modifications. So it’s me who misplaced the match, as soon as once more… I assumed my stage was horrible, however that’s simply my opinion. It’s a matter that I’m shedding. It’s so simple as that. You win one or two matches like this; there aren’t any extra questions for me in my thoughts. However I misplaced three units in Buenos Aires, I misplaced three units in Rio, I misplaced three units in Indian Wells, I misplaced three units in Miami, I misplaced three units right here, and I didn’t win a single one. In order that’s the matter. Zverev on his loss.

Tsitsipas Turns the Tide In opposition to Thompson

Stefanos Tsitsipas usually delivers his greatest on the Principality, and he staged a gritty 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 comeback in opposition to Jordan Thompson on Tuesday to kick off his title protection.

Thompson, who has solely received 2 matches on clay on the Masters 1000 stage in his profession, wasn’t anticipated to pose a lot of a risk, however he brought about the Greek issues early.

Nonetheless, Tsitsipas adjusted his recreation plan, shifting to a extra aggressive return place within the second set, which paid dividends. In the end, he ended up working away a snug winner, successful seven of the final 9 video games to progress.

Subsequent up, the 26-year-old faces both Nuno Borges or Pedro Martinez within the third spherical.

I actually didn’t know what to anticipate, you don’t know what your opponent is able to. He confirmed first set, he gave the impression to be taking part in fairly reserved and wasn’t giving me a lot to work with. I used to be simply looking for one thing to reignite that consistency inside my recreation. Tsitsipas on his win.

Different Matches of Be aware

Italian Flavio Cobolli backed up his Bucharest title by shifting previous qualifier Dusan Lajovic 6-4, 6-2 in a assured opening match. Recent off his first ATP Tour title in Romania, the place he defeated Sebastian Baez, Cobolli dictated play together with his aggressive baseline recreation to firmly put to mattress his woeful begin to the season.

He’ll face twelfth seed Arthur Fils within the second spherical after the Frenchman outlasted Tallon Griekspoor 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-2 in a two-hour, 19-minute grind. Fils, who struggled on serve early, discovered his rhythm within the decider, successful eight of the final ten video games to advance.

Elsewhere, 14th seed Frances Tiafoe survived a rollercoaster in opposition to Miomir Kecmanovic, prevailing 6-2, 5-7, 7-6(5). Tiafoe, who arrived in Monte-Carlo after competing in Houston, regarded sharp within the first set however faltered as Kecmanovic battled again to pressure a decider. The American held agency within the third-set tiebreak, successful the ultimate three factors to advance after two hours and 43 minutes.

He’ll now face Alexei Popyrin, who staged a comeback of his personal to upset Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6(2), 6-4. Will Massive Foe have something left within the tank after Houston, a trans Atlantic flight and right now’s three-setter?

fifteenth seed Grigor Dimitrov dispatched Nicolas Jarry 6-3, 6-4. The Monaco resident received 72% of his first-serve factors, organising a second-round conflict with native wildcard Valentin Vacherot.

In the meantime, Nuno Borges pulled off a shock, main tenth seed Holger Rune 6-2, 3-0 when the Dane retired attributable to damage. The 2023 finalist, Rune, struggled bodily, handing Borges a path to the second spherical, the place he’ll face Pedro Martinez, who battled previous Lorenzo Sonego 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 in a topsy-turvy affair.

Tomas Machac additionally impressed, overcoming serial clay winner Sebastian Baez 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to succeed in the second spherical.

The Czech, a constant performer during the last 18 months, adjusted his recreation after a gradual begin, utilizing his flat groundstrokes to dictate play and arrange a gathering with eighth seed Alex de Minaur.

Rounding out the motion, Roberto Bautista Agut cruised previous Brandon Nakashima 6-2, 6-4, whereas Tomas Martin Etcheverry fought again to defeat qualifier Corentin Moutet 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 and finish his shedding streak.

Highlights

Monte Carlo 2025 Day 4 Spherical of 32 Matches