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In Pics | Jannik Sinner to Carlos Alcaraz: The Elite Entry List for Monte Carlo Open 2026
The 2026 clay-court season officially begins this week as the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters returns to the iconic Monte Carlo Country Club in Monaco. Starting April 5, 2026, the world’s elite tennis stars are competing for the first ATP Masters 1000 title of the spring. While two-time champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn due to a shoulder injury, the spotlight is firmly on Carlos Alcaraz’s title defence and Jannik Sinner’s quest for the world No. 1 ranking. Fans can expect high-octane drama as the 56-player field battles for the €974,370 winner’s prize.
Carlos Alcaraz (Spain)
The defending champion returns to his favorite surface as the top seed and the man to beat in the Principality. After completing his Career Grand Slam in Australia earlier this year, Alcaraz is looking to secure his third title of the 2026 season. (Image Source: X)
Jannik Sinner (Italy)
Fresh off a historic "Sunshine Double" victory in Indian Wells and Miami, Sinner is the most in-form player on the planet right now. A title win in Monte Carlo would guarantee the Italian the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in his career. (Image Source: X)
Alexander Zverev (Germany)
Zverev has been a consistent force in 2026, reaching the semi-finals in both Miami and Indian Wells before being halted by Sinner. As the third seed, he is chasing his eighth Masters 1000 title and his fourth career trophy on the red dirt. (Image Source: X)
Daniil Medvedev (Russia)
The world No. 4 has significantly improved his clay-court movement over the last two years, proving he is no longer just a hard-court specialist. Medvedev enters the tournament with high confidence after a solid quarter-final run in Miami. (Image Source: X)
Casper Ruud (Norway)
A two-time French Open finalist, Ruud is a natural on clay and recently won his first Masters 1000 title at the 2025 Madrid Open. He is looking to bounce back from a fourth-round exit in Australia and reclaim his spot in the top 10. (Image Source: X)
Holger Rune (Denmark)
A former finalist here in 2023, the young Dane’s aggressive and explosive game is perfectly suited for the Monaco conditions. Rune is finally back to 100% fitness and remains a dangerous dark horse in the top half of the draw. (Image Source: X)
Andrey Rublev (Russia)
The 2023 champion and current world No. 16 faces a tough opening match against Nuno Borges as he looks to rediscover his best form. Rublev’s powerful baseline game makes him a threat to any seed if he can find his rhythm early. (Image Source: X)
Lorenzo Musetti (Italy)
Musetti reached his first Masters 1000 final in Monte Carlo last year and thrives in the electric atmosphere of the Country Club. His artistic one-handed backhand and variety make him one of the most entertaining players to watch on this surface. (Image Source: X)
