With just weeks to go until the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, Tournament Director David Massey has confirmed that nine of the world’s top 10 players will compete on the iconic clay courts of the Monte-Carlo Country Club from 5th to 13th April.
Notable entrants include Germany’s Alexander Zverev (No. 2), Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz (No. 3), and the United States’ Taylor Fritz (No. 4). Norway’s Casper Ruud (No. 5), Daniil Medvedev (No. 6), Andrey Rublev (No. 7), Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas (No. 9), and Australia’s Alex de Minaur (No. 10) will also compete. The only absentee from the top 10 is world number one Jannik Sinner, serving a suspension from 15th February.
French tennis fans will have plenty to cheer for, with homegrown talents such as Ugo Humbert, Arthur Fils, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Gaël Monfils, and Alexandre Muller all set to compete. The singles draw will feature 56 players, with seven qualifiers and four wild cards completing the line-up, while 28 teams will battle for the doubles title.
In total, 42 of the Top 45 players will be competing on the clay courts in Monaco.
The line-up was revealed during a press conference in Paris on Tuesday 11th March, with Tournament Director David Massey praising the strong player field and extending his gratitude to Rolex and the other partners supporting the event.
The tournament, which attracted over 148,000 spectators last year, continues to grow in global stature, with millions of viewers tuning in via Eurosport, France Télévisions, and other international broadcasters.
An exciting year for fans and players
This year’s tournament also marks the introduction of several major developments, including the renaming of Court No. 2 as Court Elizabeth-Ann de Massy in honour of a key figure in Monaco’s tennis history. The venue itself has been expanded by 35%, incorporating an exclusive new Players’ Village at the Monte-Carlo Beach Club. In a historic first, the tournament will implement Electronic Line Calling Live technology, replacing traditional line judges, and introduce a Video Review system for disputed calls.
“With its exceptional setting and breathtaking sea views, we wanted to offer players an even more attractive and functional environment,” said Massey. “This expansion marks an important step in the tournament’s development and is part of a long-term vision for future editions. The fans remain at the heart of our priorities. With maximum seating capacity, we have sought to improve their comfort and ease of movement around the venue.”
The 118th edition of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters will officially begin with the draw at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, the tournament’s official hotel, on Friday 4th April at 5:00pm, where defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas will be in attendance, before the first weekend kicks off with a mini tennis exhibition at Mareterra on Saturday, offering children a chance to engage with the sport, followed by a dedicated children’s day on Sunday that will provide a unique immersion into the world of the tournament, which runs from 5th to 13th April as the first ATP Masters 1000 event of the European clay season.
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