Monte Carlo Masters - Day 1 (Qualifying)

Day 1: Qualifying Opens the Clay Season

The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters doesn't start with the top seeds — it starts with qualifying. On 3 April 2027, 14 matches decide who claims the final spots in the 56-player main draw.

The Hard Road to the Main Draw

Qualifiers have to fight through several rounds before facing the seeded players. Day 1 is the first of those rounds — a day for the players who aren't yet in the spotlight, but who are laying the groundwork for what comes next.

An Affordable Start, Tomorrow's Big Names

Qualifying days offer the most affordable entry point of tournament week — and the chance to watch future top players live, long before their breakthrough.

Monaco Tip: The Prince's Palace & Old Town

Use the tournament's opening day for a trip to Monaco's Old Town (Le Rocher), home to the Prince's Palace and the cathedral — an easy walk from the club.

• 14 qualifying matches from 11:00 am
• Multiple courts in action simultaneously
• The most affordable ticket entry point of the week

Find full details on the tournament, hospitality packages and all other match days on our Monte Carlo Masters page.