From the electric atmosphere at Rod Laver Arena during the 2025 AO to the scenic courts of Monte Carlo, young Stefan Djokovic has been stealing hearts. Back in January, he celebrated his father Novak Djokovic’s hard-fought QF win over Carlos Alcaraz with pure joy. “I’m surprised my kids are still here. I love you. Thank you for supporting me. But it’s 1 am. When are you gonna sleep?” Novak said at the post-match. Fast forward to the Monte Carlo Masters, where Novak faced an early exit against Alejandro Tabilo. However, it was Stefan who once again drew attention—not for cheering on his dad, but for showing admiration for his new idol.

In the first SF of this year’s Monte Carlo Masters, Spain’s young sensation Carlos Alcaraz delivered a stunning performance, securing his place in the final with a dominant straight-sets win over fellow Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The 4-time GS winner, already drawing comparisons to greats like Jannik Sinner, displayed a blend of power, finesse, and mental grit, sealing the match 7-6, 6-4.

With each blistering forehand and well-timed drop shot, the 21-year-old continued to prove why he’s considered one of the brightest talents in the sport. Yet, while Alcaraz’s brilliance lit up the court, a moment off the court truly stole the spotlight. It was his biggest fan in the stands!

While Carlos Alcaraz was leading 2-1 in the 2nd set and serving at 30-0, the spotlight unexpectedly shifted from the baseline to the stands. In that fleeting yet captivating moment, the cameras panned to reveal Stefan Djokovic, eyes locked on the court, fully immersed in the action at the center.

The moment didn’t go unnoticed! One of the popular tennis pages on X (formerly Twitter) named “The Tennis Letter” quickly shared a still image of Stefan watching the match, captioning it: “Stefan Djokovic watching Alcaraz vs Fokina in Monte Carlo 👀.” The post quickly gained traction, with fans loving the wholesome glimpse of tennis’ next generation quietly soaking in the magic from the stands at the clay court.

Novak Djoković previously revealed his son’s growing fascination with Carlos Alcaraz, sharing that they even watched the young Spaniard’s matches together at home. “Alcaraz is his favourite now. He really likes both. He imitates the way they play—Nadal’s forehand and the emotion. It’s beautiful,” Novak said, noting how Stefan has started to model parts of his game after both Alcaraz and another Spanish legend, Rafael Nadal. With that context, his presence courtside at Alcaraz’s Monte Carlo match adds an intriguing twist to the story. It has certainly piqued the curiosity of fans and analysts alike.

The sight of Stefan cheering on Alcaraz has only fueled speculation about a shift in tennis loyalties within the Djokovic household. Does this signify a symbolic transition? Or does it merely reflect the innocent admiration of a young tennis enthusiast for an emerging champion?

And while Stefan captured hearts in the stands, Carlos Alcaraz delivered brilliance on the red court. The Spaniard cruised past his fellow countrymen, marking his second final appearance of 2025 after the Rotterdam Open.

“Just had to be patient” Carlos Alcaraz reflects on his match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Carlos Alcaraz set the tone early in the match with a blistering 164 km/h forehand winner down the line. However, that same wing briefly let him down as he tried to close out the opening set. At 5-3, the Spaniard committed back-to-back unforced forehand errors. He surrendered his serve and added to a tally of 11 errors on that side in the set.

Despite letting 3 set points slip away, Alcaraz quickly regrouped and showcased his mental resilience in a tense tie-break. With a powerful roar after clinching the set, the 17-time tour-level champion from Spain shifted gears, signaling the start of his dominance on Court Rainier III.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina also displayed his trademark grit. He fought hard during a gutsy 13-minute service hold for 1-2 in the 2nd set. However, it wasn’t enough to halt Carlos’ momentum. The Spaniard controlled the baseline rallies with authority. He didn’t face a single break point in the set. In the end, he sealed a straight-set win and extended his head-to-head lead to 2-0. And, right after the match, he shared his opinion of winning in straight sets.

“It’s been a long time. I just had to be patient and believe that this moment was going to come again. Sometimes the people are not patient, they want me to make the final in every tournament. I’m really happy to give them the chance to watch one of my finals again. He saved a lot of break points and match points, but I’m really happy to [have] thought about myself. The most important thing is that I’m feeling great physically.” Carlos added.

Now heading into his 3rd straight clay-court final, Carlos Alcaraz looks to continue his dominant run. He triumphed at Roland-Garros and earned a silver medal at the Paris Olympics last year. Next up for the Spaniard is 23-year-old Italian, Lorenzo Musetti, who has just beaten Alex de Minaur. Will the Spanish sensation continue his red clay dominance and capture yet another title tomorrow?