Hot Shot of the Year: Fans hail a point that defines Alcaraz…
If one point captures the essence of Carlos Alcaraz, it is the electrifying Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters moment that earned him Hot Shot of the Year.
Voted by fans on ATPTour.com as the most exciting of the season, Alcaraz’s Hot Shot of the Year edged efforts from Grigor Dimitrov and Hubert Hurkacz, who also endeared themselves to fans with stunning from-the-floor winners. Meanwhile, Alcaraz dazzled with instinct and imagination.
Showcasing his signature blend of speed, power and flair all in a single point, the Spaniard raced down a drop shot, carved a sharp angle and then upon a dead sprint, launched a running tweener lob in just the second game of his match against Daniel Altmaier. Alcaraz put his finger to his ear, asking the Monte-Carlo to get involved in the early stages of the third-round match.
Alcaraz went on to claim the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters title, his first triumph in the Principality and one of eight trophies he lifted in 2025. He finished the season as ATP Year-End No. 1 presented by PIF, tallying a 71-9 match record, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.
The 22-year-old was a regular in this year’s ATP Awards. Alcaraz was honoured with the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award for the second time. His coaches Juan Carlos Ferrero and Samuel Lopez won Coach of the Year.
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