The Monte Carlo Masters 1000 represents the first huge tournament on red clay and is a very prestigious event, although it is very far from Roland Garros and takes place in a very small facility for logistical reasons.
Although it is the only Masters 1000 that is not mandatory, most of the top players choose to play this tournament because many of the top players reside in Monte Carlo and it offers all the comforts to make the experience as pleasant as possible.
Recently, the official entry list for the 2025 edition was released. There are only two important absences: Jannik Sinner and Tommy Paul.
The world number 1 will not be able to participate in the third Masters 1000 of the season due to his suspension - the result of the agreement reached with WADA - which will keep him away from the professional tour until May 4.
The Italian ace who has not played any official matches since the final of the 2025 Australian Open reached the semifinals as his best result in the Principality. In the semi-final of the 2023 edition, he was defeated by Holger Rune at the end of a truly intense and spectacular battle.
Last year, his run had stopped again in the semifinals against Stefanos Tsitsipas, who had also benefited from a serious error by the chair umpire in the third set.
Paul on the other hand has decided to postpone the start of his season on the red clay, not being a specialist on this surface and wanting to recharge his batteries after the Masters 1000 in Indian Wells and Miami.
Monte Carlo entry list
The number 1 of the seeding will be Alexander Zverev, but there is no doubt that the two most anticipated players will be Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic for different reasons.
The 21-year-old Spaniard has not yet found a particular feeling with the Monte Carlo tournament and last year he was forced to forfeit due to a forearm injury.
Nole for his part has only collected disappointments in the Principality in recent years, almost never being able to play his best tennis. The Serbian legend was beaten by Casper Ruud in the last edition.
