Pubblicato il 30 March 2026 da Redazione in Actuality, Actuality in Monaco, Events, Italy and Monaco, Monaco, Sport in Monaco

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2026: Wild Cards for Berrettini and Wawrinka

The legendary tournament in the Principality announces its first stars: Matteo Berrettini and Stan Wawrinka are ready to shine on the clay courts of the Monte-Carlo Country Club.

The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 is heating up. Organizers of the 119th edition of this historic tournament—scheduled from April 4 to 12—have officially announced the first two wild cards for the men’s singles main draw. The invitations have been awarded to two fan favorites: Italy’s Matteo Berrettini and Swiss veteran Stan Wawrinka.

Stan Wawrinka: A Symbolic Farewell in the Principality

For Stan Wawrinka, participating in the 2026 edition holds extraordinary emotional value. The Swiss champion, who famously won in Monte-Carlo in 2014 after a historic final against Roger Federer, has announced that this will be his final season on the professional tour.

A Stellar Career: Three Grand Slam titles, former world No. 3, and an Olympic gold medalist in doubles.
A Special Connection: Wawrinka, who turns 41 at the end of March, has chosen the Monegasque clay as a key stop on his farewell tour.

Matteo Berrettini: Chasing a Comeback

There is great anticipation for Matteo Berrettini, who is determined to reclaim his spot among the tennis elite after seasons hampered by injuries. The former Wimbledon finalist and world Top 10 player aims to leverage the support of the Italian fans—always out in full force in the Principality—to climb back up the rankings.

High-Profile Wins: In 2025, the Italian thrilled the crowds by defeating then-world No. 2 Alexander Zverev in the second round.
Seeking Consistency: Back in action since February, Berrettini sees the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000 as the perfect opportunity for a definitive comeback on clay.

Statement from Tournament Director David Massey

Tournament Director David Massey emphasized the importance of these players for the event’s prestige:

“We are delighted to welcome back Stan, who is an integral part of this tournament’s history, and Matteo, a standout of a spectacular generation. With these wild cards, we want to provide the public with protagonists capable of creating intense moments from the very first rounds.”