The 117th Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters will take place from 6 to 14
April, bringing together the biggest stars in world tennis, ready to serve up a
top-class tournament.
This legendary competition kicks off the ATP Masters 1000 on clay. Once
again, the exciting event is set to attract thousands of tennis fans from all
over the world.
The biggest names in world
tennis
Who will take over the crown from Andrey Rublev? Last year’s champion
will be defending his title against some of the most formidable names in world
tennis: Novak Djokovic (world number one), Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and
Daniil Medvedev. The tournament director, David Massey, has announced that
despite a series of recent injuries, Rafael Nadal will be taking part in the
2024 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
The world’s most stunning
location
The Monte-Carlo Country Club, the iconic venue that has hosted the
tournament since 1928, offers a setting like no other on the Masters 1000
tour. In this elegant hillside haven of
peace and tranquillity, overlooking the azure blue of the Mediterranean,
spectators can look forward to breathtaking panoramic views.
An elite-level experience
in every way
Besides thrilling on-court action, the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters is a
complete experience, with a range of food options, the official tournament
store, the VIP village, an activity zone for youngsters, stands showcasing the
latest tennis trends, and a photobooth where fans can pick up a snap or two to
remember the day by.
An exceptional tennis
tournament
The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters is not just any tournament. It’s a genuine
institution in the world of tennis. Founded in 1897, when it was known as the
Monte-Carlo Tennis Championship, it is one of the world’s oldest clay court
tournaments. From its very early days, it attracted tennis fans from far and
wide, with men and women invited to compete in open, doubles, and handicap
categories.
Over the years, the club moved to various locations around Monaco. It
was not until 1928 that it took up permanent residence at the Monte-Carlo
Country Club, officially opened by H.S.H. Prince Louis II of Monaco. That year,
the competitors included Suzanne Lenglen, nicknamed “The Divine”. Her
performance so impressed an American philanthropist, that he lobbied Société
des Bains de Mer to build a large tennis complex worthy of the Principality in
nearby Saint Roman.
The tournament has changed over the years, particularly with the advent
of the Open era in 1969. It is one of the most prestigious events on the tennis
calendar, and regularly attracts the greatest players of the day. It is now
also one of the Masters 1000 series. In 2006, Monte-Carlo Country Club teamed
up with the famous watchmaker, giving the tournament the name it still bears
today: the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.
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