Carlos Alcaraz needed six match points to put away Spanish compatriot Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6 (2), 6-4 on Saturday and reach the final of the Monte Carlo Masters.

Carlos Alcaraz stormed into his first Masters final in 13 months when he beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6(2) 6-4 in Monte Carlo on Saturday, but not before his Spanish compatriot saved five match points in a gruelling encounter.

Carlos Alcaraz has battled past Spanish compatriot Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6, 6-4 to book his place in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters