De Minaur Delivers Historic ’Double Bagel’ at Monte Carlo Masters
MONTE CARLO — Alex de Minaur achieved a rare and dominant victory at the Monte Carlo Masters, dispatching Grigor Dimitrov 6-0, 6-0 in a stunning quarterfinal performance. The Australian’s “double bagel” marked the first whitewash win of his professional career and propelled him into the tournament’s semi-finals.
De Minaur’s commanding performance against the No. 18 world ranked player lasted just 44 minutes. The 26-year-old Australian displayed ruthless efficiency on the Court Rainier III, marking a meaningful milestone in his career and demonstrating his growing comfort on clay.
Aussie Reaches Clay court Milestone
This semi-final appearance marks de Minaur’s third on clay and makes him the first Australian since John Alexander in 1979 too reach the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals. It is also the first time an Australian has reached a Masters 1000 clay-court semi-final since Lleyton Hewitt in Hamburg in 2007. His 20th win of the season leads the tour.
De Minaur acknowledged the unusual scoreline with a touch of humor,recalling his own 6-0,6-0 defeat to Tommy Paul in the US Juniors semi-finals.
Dominant Display Leaves dimitrov Reeling
De Minaur’s dominance was evident throughout the match. After a swift 23-minute first set in which Dimitrov failed to win a game, de Minaur continued his relentless pressure. A remarkable backhand lob early in the second set further demoralized the Bulgarian, who accumulated 23 unforced errors.
He won nearly 76% of the points played to secure his spot in the final four.
Popyrin’s Run Ends, Alcaraz Advances
While de Minaur celebrated, fellow Australian alexei Popyrin’s impressive run ended with a defeat to Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.In other action, carlos Alcaraz battled to a hard-fought victory over Arthur Fils in a thrilling three-set match, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3.
Looking Ahead
De Minaur now awaits the winner of the match between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Lorenzo Musetti to determine his opponent in the semi-final.
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De Minaur Dominates at Monte Carlo: Your Questions Answered
Alex de Minaur’s stunning “double bagel” victory at the Monte Carlo Masters has everyone talking.Here’s a breakdown of what happened and why it matters:
Q&A: Decoding De Minaur’s Victory
Q: What does “double bagel” mean?
A: It means de Minaur won the match 6-0,6-0,not allowing his opponent,Grigor Dimitrov,to win a single game in the entire match. In tennis jargon, a “bagel” is a set won 6-0.
Q: Why is this win so significant?
A: It’s a rare feat! This was de Minaur’s first “double bagel” in his professional career. Additionally, it propelled him into the semi-finals, making him the first Australian to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals as 1979 and the first to reach a masters 1000 clay-court semi-final since 2007.
Q: How long did the match last?
A: A swift 44 minutes!
Q: Who is Alex de Minaur’s next opponent?
A: He will face the winner of the match between stefanos Tsitsipas and Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-final.
Q: What’s de Minaur’s record this season?
A: This win marks his 20th win of the season, leading the tour!
Q: How did Dimitrov perform?
A: Dimitrov struggled greatly, accumulating 23 unforced errors and winning very few points.
Q: How did other Australians fare in the tournament?
A: Alexei Popyrin’s run ended in a defeat to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Q: Who is Carlos Alcaraz?
A: Carlos Alcaraz is a top-ranked player who won his quarterfinal match against Arthur fils.
De Minaur’s performance is a testament to his evolving game. Follow the rest of the tournament to see how far he can go!
