As we head towards the start of the French Open (scheduled for May 2024), the action on the ATP Tour becomes intense with every passing day. The Monte-Carlo Masters 2024, with its substantial prize money pool, has drawn in the best tennis players in the world, ensuring there is never a dull moment in the tournament. Naturally, people are excited to know about the details of the 2024 edition.
Held for the first time in 1896, the Monte-Carlo Masters is in its 117th edition in 2024. It is classified as an Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Masters 1000 tournament on the ATP World Tour. This is why it offers significant payouts and points to the partaking players.
A tournament exclusive to male tennis players, the Monte-Carlo Masters had its first champion in George Whiteside Hillyard of the United Kingdom. Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has a fabled love affair with clay courts, therefore it is not surprising to see him have the most titles (singles) with 11 wins. Russia’s Andrey Rublev enters the 2024 edition as the defending champion in the singles category.
Now that you are well-versed in the history of the tournament, let us delve deep into the Monte-Carlo Masters 2024, including the prize money on offer, the schedule (including the dates) and venue for the finals, and where to watch it.
Monte-Carlo Masters 2024: Everything you need to know about the tennis tournament
A breakdown of the prize money pot for the Monte-Carlo Masters 2024
According to the ATP Tour’s official website, the Monte-Carlo Masters 2024 boasts a prize money pool of around USD 6.5 million (nearly INR 54.09 crore).
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From this prize money pot, the champion of the Monte-Carlo Masters 2024 in the singles division will be rewarded with USD 997,748 and 1,000 ATP points. The runner-up, on the other hand, will get to take home USD 544,841 and 650 ATP points.
While the losing semi-finalists will each receive USD 297,916 and 400 ATP points, the players who get ousted from the quarter-finals will pocket USD 162,498 and 200 ATP points each.
In a similar vein, the winners in the doubles division of the Monte-Carlo Masters will get USD 306,096 and 1,000 ATP points. The runners-up will be given USD 166,281 and 600 ATP points.
The players who bow out of the semi-finals in the doubles division will each pocket USD 91,342 and 360 ATP points, while the losing quarter-finalists will take home a sum of USD 46,051 and 180 ATP points each.
Even though the Monte-Carlo Masters sports a substantial purse, the payouts are lesser than tournaments like the Miami Open. For context, the ATP Tour in Miami Open 2024 had a prize money pool of around USD 9 million.
A look at the schedule and venue for the finals of the Monte-Carlo Masters 2024
The Monte-Carlo Masters 2024, which commenced on 7 April, will conclude with the finals of both the singles and the doubles categories on Sunday, 14 April. Like the rest of the matches, the finals will be played at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France. The location, however, is billed as Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Where can you live stream the Monte-Carlo Masters 2024 finals?
Tennis fans can live stream the finals of all categories of the Monte-Carlo Masters 2024 on Tennis TV, the official global broadcaster of the tournament.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What is the prize money for the Monte-Carlo Masters 2024?
The prize money pool for the Monte-Carlo Masters 2024 stands at around USD 6.5 million (nearly INR 54.09 crore).
– When is the final of the Monte-Carlo Masters 2024?
The Monte-Carlo Masters will see all of its finals (across categories) being played on Sunday, 14 April.
– Where can I live stream the Monte-Carlo Masters 2024?
You can live stream the Monte-Carlo Masters on Tennis TV, the official global broadcaster of the tournament.
