Alcaraz, after being champion at Indian Wells, is aiming for the title at the second Masters 1,000 of the season. Carlitos has already beaten Monfils in the only precedent between the two. It was in the round of 16 at Indian Wells two years ago and the Spaniard won in straight sets. The Frenchman already announced in January that he could face the last matches of his career.” If he beats Monfil, Alcaraz would face the winner of the duel between the Italian Musetti and the American Ben Shelton.