Veteran Richard Gasquet (FRA) secured a hard-fought win against Matteo Arnaldi (ITA).
Jordan Thompson (AUS) and Valentin Vacherot (MON) also advanced in singles.
Key qualifiers including Corentin Moutet (FRA), Mariano Navone (ARG), and Daniel Altmaier (GER) booked their spots in the main draw after tough battles.
The Tsitsipas brothers (Petros & Stefanos) won their opening doubles match.
Why this matters:: This marks the beginning of the high-stakes clay court season leading up to Roland Garros. Early performances can set the tone, and the absence of perennial champion Rafael Nadal opens opportunities for others. Qualifying results highlight players hitting form on the surface.
Main Draw Singles Action:
Sunday saw French favourite Richard Gasquet edge Matteo Arnaldi 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in a thrilling encounter. Australian Jordan Thompson dispatched Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4, 6-3, while Monaco's own Valentin Vacherot scored an impressive 6-2, 6-1 victory over Jan-Lennard Struff.
Qualifying Rounds Conclude:
The qualifying tournament wrapped up, with several notable players advancing. Corentin Moutet won an epic three-hour, 31-minute match against former semi-finalist David Goffin (BEL) 2-6, 7-6(4), 7-5. Argentinian clay specialist Mariano Navone defeated Arthur Rinderknech 6-0, 6-7(5), 6-1. Daniel Altmaier, Buyunchaokete, Dusan Lajovic, Camilo Ugo Carabelli, and Fabian Marozsan also secured their places.
Doubles Play:
The doubles draw also commenced, with [7] Julian Cash/Lloyd Glasspool (GBR), Rohan Bopanna (IND)/Ben Shelton (USA), Karen Khachanov/Andrey Rublev, and the wildcard pairing of Petros Tsitsipas/Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) all registering wins.
Watching the Tournament:
Fans in the U.S. can follow the action live on the Tennis Channel. Cord-cutters can access the channel via streaming services like DirecTV Stream target="_blank", Sling TV target="_blank", Fubo target="_blank", and Hulu + Live TV target="_blank", most of which offer free trials or introductory discounts.
Q: When did the 2025 Monte Carlo Masters main draw start?
The main draw began on Sunday, April 6th, 2025.
Q: Who were some key winners on Day 1?
Richard Gasquet, Jordan Thompson, and Valentin Vacherot won their first-round singles matches. In qualifying, Corentin Moutet and Mariano Navone secured main draw spots. The Tsitsipas brothers won their doubles match.
Q: How can I watch the Monte Carlo Masters?
In the US, the tournament is broadcast on the Tennis Channel, accessible via cable or live TV streaming services like DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV.
The clay court season is officially underway with the Monte Carlo Masters.
Veteran players like Richard Gasquet are still capable of deep runs.
Keep an eye on qualifiers like Moutet and Navone, who fought hard to enter the main draw.
With Rafael Nadal absent, the field is more open this year.
Ensure you have access to the Tennis Channel (via cable or streaming) to catch the live action throughout the week (April 6-13).
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