Why the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters matters in 2026
The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters runs in Monte-Carlo, Monaco from 5–12 Apr, played on slow red clay. Bounces sit higher than on any other tour surface and rallies run longer, which suits heavy topspin and punishes flat hitters. It is a Masters 1000 / WTA 1000, the tier directly below the Slams and mandatory for the world top thirty outside of injury. The singles champion takes 1,000 ranking points, plus a prize pool that sits second only to the Slams.
First held in 1897, played at Monte Carlo Country Club. The 2026 edition has wrapped. The full results sit below; the recap and the 2027 dates are above.
Carlos Alcaraz defends the men's title.