The 2025 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, the first ATP Masters 1000 event on clay this season, is set to take place from April 6 to 13 at the scenic Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France. As the traditional curtain-raiser for the European clay-court swing leading to the French Open. With top-ranked players battling it out on the iconic red dirt, expect plenty of high-intensity action, dramatic upsets, and incredible shot-making.
Top Players & Seeds
The tournament will feature a 56-player singles draw, with the top eight seeds receiving first-round byes. Some of the biggest names expected to participate and seeded include:
- Alexander Zverev
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Taylor Fritz
- Novak Djokovic
- Casper Ruud
- Jack Draper
- Stefanos Tsitsipas
- Andrey Rublev
Notable Absence: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will miss the event due to a doping ban that expires in May 2025.
Tournament Format
- Surface: Outdoor Clay
- Draw: 56 players in Singles, 28 teams in Doubles
- Match Format: Best-of-three sets
- Byes: Top 8 seeds receive first-round byes
Prize Money & Points Distribution
The total prize money for the tournament stands at €6,128,940, with the following breakdown:
- Winner: €946,610 & 1,000 ATP points
- Finalist: €516,925 & 650 ATP points
- Semi-finalist: €282,650 & 400 ATP points
- Quarter-finalist: €154,170 & 200 ATP points
- Round of 16: €82,465 & 100 ATP points
- Round of 32: €44,220 & 50 ATP points
- Round of 64: €24,500 & 10 ATP points
Predictions & Contenders
Carlos Alcaraz
The young Spaniard has an 82% win rate on clay and has captured major clay-court titles in recent years. Despite a recent loss to Jack Draper at Indian Wells, Alcaraz remains the strongest contender for the Monte Carlo title.
Stefanos Tsitsipas
A three-time Monte Carlo Masters champion (2021, 2022, 2024), Tsitsipas has dominated this tournament in recent years. With a 76.3% career win rate on clay, he remains a dangerous threat.
Novak Djokovic
Djokovic, seeded fourth, is always a title contender despite clay not being his most dominant surface. His experience and adaptability could see him make a deep run.
Final Thoughts
As the European clay-court season kicks off, the Monte Carlo Masters 2025 promises electrifying matches and potential upsets. With a stacked lineup, historic rivalries, and a scenic backdrop, this year’s tournament is set to be one of the most thrilling in recent memory.
Who do you think will be the champion? Let us know your predictions!
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