The line-up for this year’s Rolex Monte Carlo Masters is exceptional with nine out of the top 10 players on the ATP Tour expected in Monaco. It’s only world number one Jannik Sinner who will not be playing as he’s currently suspended (for testing positive for a banned substance).
Like the Formula 1 Grand Prix and the Monaco Yacht Show, the entire Principality of Monaco is about to come alive for nine days as the iconic tennis tournament, overlooking the Mediterranean, kicks off on Saturday (5 April 2025), heralding the start of the summer season.
Last year the event attracted over 148,000 spectators from around the world, as well as 36-million viewers worldwide; and this year is set to be equally popular with the world’s top elite players set to take to the legendary clay courts. The players were announced at a press lunch in Paris by tournament director David Massey.
The following tennis players will be present at the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters:
- Germany’s Alexander Zverev (No. 2),
- the 2025 Australian Open finalist, Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz (No. 3),
- the United States’ Taylor Fritz (No. 4),
- Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, a former winner (No. 5),
- Norway’s Casper Ruud (No. 6),
- Britain’s Jack Draper (No. 7)
- Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas (No. 8), defending champion and three-time winner of the Monte Carlo tournament,
- Andrey Rublev (No. 9),
- Australia’s Alex de Minaur (No. 10), and
- Daniil Medvedev (No. 11).
(All rankings are as of today, 2 April 2025.)
In total, 42 of the Top 45 players will be competing on the clay courts in Monaco, according to a press release issued by the organisers.
On the French side, Marseille winner and Rolex Paris Masters finalist Ugo Humbert (No. 19), Arthur Fils (No. 21), Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (No. 30), Gaël Monfils (No. 42) and Alexandre Muller (No.44) will also be competing.
The single main draw will be completed by seven qualifiers and four wild cards, bringing the total number of players to 56.
The Monte-Carlo Masters draw will take place on Friday, 4 April, at 5pm at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, in the presence of Tsitsipas.
Twenty-eight teams will also be competing in the doubles main draw.
When was the Monte Carlo Masters started?
This is the 118th edition of the famous tournament which was founded in 1897.
What are the dates for the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters 2025?
The tournament will be played at the Monte-Carlo Country Club from 5-13 April. It is the first of three ATP Masters 1000 tournaments of the European clay season. The first weekend will begin on Saturday with a mini tennis exhibition at Mareterra, in the heart of the new district of the Principality.
Private club for the players
This year the site has been expanded by 35% and the Monte-Carlo Beach Club, with its breathtaking sea views, has been privatised and transformed into an exclusive space for players and their families so they can benefit from an “even more attractive and functional environment”, David Massey said.
Fan facilities
The needs of tennis fans has also been a priority, and the Click & Collect service has been renewed and new facilities installed to ensure comfort and ease of movement around the venue.
Replacing line judges
For the first time in its history, line judges will be replaced with an ELC (Electronic Line Calling) Live system and a Video Review feature will allow chair umpires and players to accurately review disputed calls.
Charity
The tournament will again support GEMLUC (Group of Monegasque Companies Fighting Cancer). Last year the ‘Points for Change’ initiative raised over €37,000.
Number of balls
Tennis Balls
The tournament is played with more than 20,000 Dunlop ATP Clay Court balls during the competition!
Prize Money
The total prize money to be won at the tournament is over six million (€6.128.940). The champion will receive almost a million (€946,610) and the runner-up over half-a-million (€516,925).
Find out more about the spectacular hospitality packages on offer:
https://montecarlotennismasters.com/en/hospitality/hospitality-packages/
