Top 5 Photos 4/15: Evans, Goffin pick up upset wins

It was another action-packed day on the red dirt in Monte Carlo. There were quite a few surprises and storylines that sparked as some top competitors saw their runs come to an abrupt end.

These are the Top 5 photos from the Masters 1000 event on Thursday. (All photos Getty Images)

1

Dan Evans

Bet you didn't see that coming. In their first-ever encounter, Evans took down world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, 6-4, 7-5, to move into Monte Carlo's last eight. It also marks his first career win over a world No. 1.

2

Andrey Rublev

The Russian managed to come out on top in what may have been the grittiest match of the young clay-court season. Rublev edged past Roberto Bautista Agut, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-3, and is through to his first quarterfinal showing in Monaco.

3

Rafael Nadal

“I was doing the right things, but it is true that today was more his fault than my good tennis.”

Well the Spaniard may have had a dominant showing against Grigor Dimitrov, but he sure didn't take all the credit for his seamless 6-1, 6-1 score. Nadal is into his 16th consecutive last eight appearance in Monte Carlo.

4

Fabio Fognini

The Italian had another solid day at the office by defeating Filip Krajinovic 6-2, 7-6 (1) on the red dirt. He will next face Casper Ruud, who is also enjoying his time in Monte Carlo for a spot in the last four.

5

Alexander Zverev

The same can't be said for the German, who took a surprising loss to David Goffin, 6-4, 7-6(7). This comes directly off an unfortunate opening loss at this month's Miami Open. The upset gives Goffin his first quarterfinal showing at the Masters 1000 event since 2018.