This is how the ATP Monte Carlo 2025 will be: Alcaraz and Djokovic, the main attractions

We reveal what you need to know to enjoy the first Masters 1000 on clay courts, such as schedule, timings, favorites, prize money, and where to watch it live.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 3 Apr 2025 | 14.54
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Calendar, schedules, and favorites of the ATP Monte Carlo 2025. Photo: gettyimages
Calendar, schedules, and favorites of the ATP Monte Carlo 2025. Photo: gettyimages

An idyllic setting, a club steeped in tennis history everywhere, and a special charm. The crème de la crème of the tennis world lands at the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2025, the first major tournament on clay courts, with many incentives and mysteries to solve. Carlos Alcaraz will try to shine for the first time, Stefanos Tsitsipas defends his title, and Novak Djokovic seeks to treat himself. We analyze all the details.

A must-attend event with glamour, history, the paradise-like Mediterranean Sea, and, above all, high-quality tennis. The Principality of Monaco hosts, once again, one of the most peculiar and unique sporting events in the world. The ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2025 kicks off the clay court season for the world's best, with Stefanos Tsitsipas as the absolute king who will want to defend the crown against many threats, with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic raising the most interest.

- Schedule and Timings for the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2025

The Monegasque event is one of the only two remaining Masters 1000 tournaments played over a single week, featuring a smaller draw compared to others and not sharing space and time with the women's competition. All of this is influenced by the tournament's history and the limited space at the club. The qualifying rounds will start on Saturday, April 5, and conclude on Sunday, April 6, which is also when the main draw begins.

From then until the grand final on Sunday, April 13, there will be action every day starting at 11:00 a.m., with the round of 16 played between Wednesday, April 9, and Thursday, April 10, and the four quarter-final matches on Friday, April 11. The semifinals will take place on Saturday, April 12, the first one no earlier than 1:30 p.m. local time, followed by the second semifinal, no earlier than 3:30 p.m. The grand final is set for Sunday, April 13, starting at 3:00 p.m.

- Final Draw, Seeded Players, and Carlos Alcaraz's Schedule at the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2025

To find out when each of the favorites will debut, we'll have to wait for the final draw, taking place on Friday, April 4, starting at 5:00 p.m. Once completed, we will know the path for Alcaraz, Djokovic, and the other title contenders. The draw consists of 64 spaces for 56 players, so the top eight seeds are exempt from the first round. The seed order and potential match-ups are already known.

Based on the final draw, Carlos Alcaraz could debut on Tuesday, April 8, or Wednesday, April 9. If he starts on Tuesday, his round of 16 match, if he reaches that stage, would be on the following day, while debuting on Wednesday would mean his round of 16 clash falls on Thursday, requiring him to compete for five consecutive days to vie for the title.

- Prize Money and ATP Ranking Points at the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2025

Despite being a tournament with a reduced draw and not mandatory for the top players, the Monte Carlo tournament offers a good prize purse for the players, as well as a substantial points haul for the official ranking.

  • R1: €24,500 / 10 points
  • R2: €44,220 / 50 points
  • R3: €82,465 / 100 points
  • CF: €154,170 / 200 points
  • SF: €282,650 / 400 points
  • F: €516,925 / 650 points
  • Winner: €946,610 / 1,000 points

 

- Top Contenders for the Title at the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2025

Despite lingering doubts, it would be foolish not to include Stefanos Tsitsipas among the top candidates to claim the championship in the Principality. He already has three titles here, his game fits perfectly, and he aims to add to a resume that lacks achievements outside these boundaries. Casper Ruud is another clay court specialist comfortable on this surface, while Carlos Alcaraz will try to shine here for the first time after just one appearance in 2022.

The Murcian arrives hungry for victories and in need of affirmation, trying to adapt to very particular game conditions where other players like Alexander Zverev or Daniil Medvedev haven't excelled either. There's great anticipation to see what Novak Djokovic can achieve, potentially in one of his last appearances at a tournament where he has claimed significant victories but remains the only Masters 1000 event he hasn't won thrice.

- How to Watch Carlos Alcaraz Live at the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2025

The matches featuring Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2025 can be watched live in Spain on Movistar+ channels #Vamos or dial 7. The rest of the tournament will also be broadcast on these channels and those included in the Deportes+ package. In Latin America, the event will air on ESPN and Star+, but the best option for tennis enthusiasts worldwide is the on-demand subscription service available on any device through TennisTV.

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You can also watch the match live for free on the betting site Bet365 thanks to their live streaming service. Simply register, make a deposit, and you'll have access to the live broadcast of Carlos Alcaraz's event at the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2025.

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