Day 1: 1st Round / Qualify, ATP Monte Carlo Masters, Day Session

Monte Carlo Masters Day 1 Tickets — 1st Round

Day 1 is the official start of the Monte Carlo Masters main draw. The top seeds who received a direct entry into the first round play their opening matches, alongside the final qualifying round for players still fighting for a place. It’s a long day on court — if you stay for the full session you’ll see more competitive tennis than almost any other day of the tournament.

The draw tends to put the lower seeds on court first. That’s not a reason to arrive late. First-round matches on clay between players ranked 50th and 100th in the world are genuinely good tennis, and Court Rainier III at the start of a tournament has a specific energy that’s hard to describe if you haven’t been there. The crowd is settled in, no one’s tired yet, and the clay is still fresh.

Court Rainier III and the Monte-Carlo Country Club

The Monte-Carlo Country Club sits on a hillside above the sea on the French-Monaco border. Court Rainier III is the main stadium — it holds around 10,000 people and has a partial view of the Mediterranean from the upper tiers. The surface is red clay, maintained to Masters 1000 standard, and it plays considerably slower than Roland Garros. Rallies here are longer. Points take longer to resolve. If you prefer that style of tennis, this is one of the best places to watch it.

Tickets for Day 1 are available in Upper Tier, Middle Tier, Lower Tier, Prestige, and Super Category. Two tickets are always seated side by side. For groups larger than two, seats are arranged in pairs so nobody sits alone.

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Frequently asked questions

What round is played on Day 1 of the Monte Carlo Masters?

Day 1 combines the final qualifying round with the first round of the main draw. Top seeds with a direct entry begin their tournament, while qualifying players compete for the last spots in the draw.

Which players are on court on Day 1?

Top seeds who entered directly into the first round play their opening matches. Exact player schedules are published closer to the tournament and depend on the draw, which is made in the week before the event.

Are my seats guaranteed to be together?

Two tickets are always allocated side by side. For orders of more than two tickets, seats are arranged in pairs so no one in your group sits alone.