Alcaraz has made just one Monte Carlo Masters appearance prior to this year, losing in his opening match to Sebastian Korda in 2022.
The ATP number three was ruled out of the 2023 and 2024 editions through injury, but is now looking strong on the clay in Monaco.
Alcaraz has picked up two wins at this year’s Monte Carlo Masters, having been handed a bye in the first round of the clay-court event.
He then beat Francisco Cerundolo in round two and Daniel Altmaier in round three, with Arthur Fils now up next in the quarter-finals.
Carlos Alcaraz grateful for Monte Carlo Masters preparation time
And after initial struggles in Monaco, the four-time Grand Slam champion is feeling good, having spoken to Tennis Channel after his latest win.
“I felt great,” said Alcaraz. “This is the first time on clay that I have had one week, or a week-and-a-half to prepare for this tournament.
“It is a process just to keep going every day and try and get better and better. The first round was a bit tricky for me, struggling a little bit with the game.