Monte-Carlo Masters
About
The Monte-Carlo Masters is a clay-court event that usually takes place in April every year. While King of Clay Rafael Nadal will not compete, many top players such as Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud and Daniil Medvedev will participate.
Tsitsipas is the two-time defending champion at the men’s singles event. He clinched the title last year by defeating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6–3, 7–6(3) in the final. Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury won the men's doubles title by beating Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah in the final.
History
Monte-Carlo Masters is one of the oldest tournaments in tennis history, with its first edition taking place all the way back in 1897. Reginald Doherty won the title by defeating Conway Blackwood Price in the final.
The first winner of the tournament in the Open Era was Tom Okker who defeated John Newcombe 8–10, 6–1, 7–5, 6–3 in the final. Rafael Nadal has been the most successful player in Monte-Carlo, with 11 titles to his name
Dates and Venue
The ATP 1000 tour event takes place on the clay courts of Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France. This season’s Monte-Carlo Masters will be held from April 10-17.
Points Distribution and Prize Money
| Event | Round of 56 | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Runner-up | Winner |
| Men's Singles | €23,100 | €41,700 | €77,760 | €145,380 | €266,530 | €487,420 | €892,590 |
| Men's Doubles | - | €11,830 | €21,980 | €41,140 | €81,140 | €152,140 | €282,870 |
| Event | Round of 56 | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Runner-up | Winner |
| Men's Singles | 10 | 45 | 90 | 180 | 360 | 600 | 1000 |
| Men's Doubles | - | 0 | 90 | 180 | 360 | 600 | 1000 |
Past Winners
Men's Singles - Stefanos Tsitsipas
Men's Doubles - Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury
Players to watch out for
Novak Djokovic, Stefanos Tsitsipas Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud, and Taylor Fritz
FAQs
1. What is the Monte-Carlo Masters?
The Monte-Carlo Masters is an ATP Tour Masters 1000 event that takes place in April.
2. When is the Monte-Carlo Masters?
The Monte Carlo Masters 2023 will be held from 10–17 April.
3. Where is the Monte-Carlo Masters held?
The tournament takes place at Monte Carlo Country Club, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France.
4. Who can compete in the Monte-Carlo Masters?
Male professional players can participate in the tournament.
5. What types of courts are used at the Monte-Carlo Masters?
The Monte-Carlo Masters is played on Clay courts.
