The prestigious Monte-Carlo Masters has returned to the French Riviera, marking the traditional start of tennis' European clay-court season. From April 4-12, the world's top players descended upon the picturesque Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin for the first ATP Masters 1000 event of the spring.
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz enters as defending champion, seeking to maintain his dominance on the red clay. The Spanish sensation faces formidable competition from recent Sunshine Double winner Jannik Sinner and three-time Monte-Carlo champion Stefanos Tsitsipas, creating what promises to be an electrifying tournament.
The action began with qualifying matches on Saturday, April 4th, as 14 matches determined the final spots in the main draw. Sunday featured both remaining qualifying contests and first-round matches, totaling 13 encounters across the day.
Monday, April 6th saw the main draw intensify with 17 first-round matches commencing from 11:00 a.m. local time. The tournament schedule progresses through Tuesday with first and second-round action across 16 matches.
Midweek play on Wednesday features both second and third-round matches with 17 contests scheduled. Thursday's schedule narrows to 12 third-round matches as the field tightens heading toward the weekend.
The quarter-finals take center stage on Friday, April 10th with eight matches determining the final four in both singles and doubles draws. Saturday's semi-finals begin with the first singles match not before 1:30 p.m., followed by the second semi-final at 3:30 p.m.
The tournament culminates on Sunday, April 12th with the doubles final at noon and the highly anticipated singles final at 3:00 p.m. All times are local to the event in Monaco.
The 2026 Monte-Carlo Masters is broadcast worldwide, with fans able to follow live scores, draws, and match updates through official ATP channels. This prestigious event serves as crucial preparation for the upcoming Roland Garros tournament, making it essential viewing for tennis enthusiasts globally.
