The draw for the 2026 Monte Carlo Masters was revealed today, setting the stage for yet another possible showdown between World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and World No. 2 Jannik Sinner as the clay-court season officially begins.
The draw ceremony took place Friday afternoon at 5 PM local time at the Monte Carlo Bay, with defending champion Alcaraz and Sunshine Double winner Sinner placed on opposite sides of the bracket, paving the way for a potential final meeting on Sunday, April 12. See more info on schedule and prize money here.
Top Half: Alcaraz’s Path
Defending champion Alcaraz will open his title defense against either Sebastian Baez or Stan Wawrinka, who meet in a first-round clash between the Argentine clay-courter and the 2014 Monte Carlo champion playing his farewell tournament.
Key players in Alcaraz’s half:
- Lorenzo Musetti (4) – Last year’s finalist
- Alex de Minaur (5)
- Alexander Bublik (8)
- Cameron Norrie – Britain’s only representative after Jack Draper’s withdrawal
Alcaraz arrives defending 1,000 points but has struggled recently, losing to Sebastian Korda in Miami’s third round.
Bottom Half: Sinner’s Challenge
Jannik Sinner, fresh off his historic Sunshine Double, could face French wild card Moise Kouame or Ugo Humbert in his opening match.
Key players in Sinner’s half:
- Alexander Zverev (3)
- Félix Auger-Aliassime (6)
- Daniil Medvedev (7)
- Casper Ruud
- Andrey Rublev (13) – 2023 champion
Sinner trails Alcaraz by just 1,190 points in the live rankings and has zero points to defend in Monte Carlo after missing last year’s tournament. He needs to reach the semifinals to have a chance at reclaiming the World No. 1 ranking.
Full Draw
Notable First-Round Matchups
- Stan Wawrinka vs. Sebastian Baez – Farewell tour meets clay specialist
- Gael Monfils vs. Tallon Griekspoor – Another final Monte Carlo appearance for Monfils
- Matteo Berrettini vs. Qualifier – Former Top 10 player seeking form
- João Fonseca vs. Gabriel Diallo – Rising stars clash
Former Champions in the Field
Beyond Alcaraz, the draw features several past Monte Carlo champions:
- Stefanos Tsitsipas (unseeded) – Three-time winner (2021, 2022, 2024)
- Andrey Rublev (13) – 2023 champion
- Stan Wawrinka (WC) – 2014 champion
Tournament Schedule
- Qualifying: Saturday-Sunday, April 4-5
- Main Draw Begins: Sunday, April 5 (first round)
- Final: Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 PM local time
The top eight seeds receive first-round byes.