The highly anticipated 2026 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters is set to captivate tennis enthusiasts from April 5 to April 12 at the prestigious Monte-Carlo Country Club in Monaco. As one of the ATP Tour’s marquee events, the tournament will showcase top-tier talent amid the stunning backdrop of the Mediterranean.
The main draw will kick off post-qualifying rounds, which take place on April 4 and 5. The tournament schedule is laid out as follows: qualifying matches will occur on April 4, followed by first-round matches on April 5 and again on April 6. The competition will intensify as first and second rounds unfold on April 7, followed by subsequent rounds through April 10, leading up to the semifinals on April 11 and concluding with the final on April 12.
For this year’s tournament, the prize purse has reached an impressive total of €6,309,095. The singles event will see significant earnings for players, with the champion set to receive €974,370 and a maximum of 1,000 ATP ranking points. The finalist will take home €532,120 along with 650 points, while players reaching the semifinals and quarterfinals will earn €290,960 and €158,070, respectively.
Carlos Alcaraz enters the tournament as the top seed and the defending champion, having secured his title in 2025 with a hard-fought victory over Lorenzo Musetti in the final, finishing at 3-6, 6-1, 6-0. Fans are eager to see if he can reclaim the trophy this year.
Notably, Jannik Sinner will make his return to Monte-Carlo after missing the previous year due to a suspension. Sinner aims to clinch his first title at this historic event. In contrast, Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic will not participate this year, having withdrawn due to a right shoulder injury sustained after the Indian Wells Masters.
The tournament will also include wild-card entrants, with notable players such as Stan Wawrinka, Gael Monfils, Matteo Berrettini, and Moise Kouame joining the fray. Wawrinka and Monfils are both preparing for their final appearances at the Monte-Carlo Masters, adding an emotional layer to their participation.
As fans look ahead to the competition, excitement continues to build around the star players expected to make deep runs. Alongside Alcaraz and Sinner, other top contenders include Alexander Zverev, Lorenzo Musetti, Alex de Minaur, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Bublik, and Casper Ruud, all of whom are set to battle for one of the sport’s most coveted titles in the heart of Monaco.
