Monte-Carlo Masters 2025: Early Upsets and Key Battles
The 2025 Monte-Carlo Masters from April 6-13 has seen major early upsets, highlighted by top seed Alexander Zverev's loss to Matteo Berrettini, as top contenders including Tsitsipas, Alcaraz, and Djokovic continue their campaigns.
Published on April 9, 2025
The 2025 Monte-Carlo Masters, held from April 6 to 13, has been full of surprises. Top seed Alexander Zverev's second-round loss to Matteo Berrettini set the tone for an unpredictable tournament, while defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas and other top contenders like Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic continue to battle on the clay courts.
Additional developments have added further intrigue to the event. On April 8, Denmark's 10th seed Holger Rune retired from his match due to illness after falling behind against Portugal’s Nuno Borges. Earlier on April 7, Carlos Alcaraz, who has been preparing intensively alongside Novak Djokovic, dismissed critics on his performance, adding yet another layer to the tournament’s unfolding narrative.