Monte Carlo Masters 2026 Day Four Recap - Perfect Tennis Day four of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters in 2026 delivered a dramatic shift in momentum as several top seeds were toppled, with Italian wild card Matteo Berrettini and local favorite Valentin Vacherot leading the charge in stunning upsets. The tournament’s home crowd was electrified by the performances, particularly as the draw opened up and the presence of world-class players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner seemed to overshadow the competition. Berrettini’s 6-0, 6-0 victory over seventh-seeded Daniil Medvedev in just 49 minutes was the standout moment of the day. The Italian, playing his first clay match of the year, dominated the Russian with near-perfect execution, winning every point and forcing Medvedev into a rare display of frustration. Medvedev, who had not yet played on clay in 2026, struggled to find rhythm, failing to win a single game. Berrettini called the performance one of his best, while Medvedev’s outburst—smashing his racket in frustration—became a viral moment. The result sent shockwaves through the tennis world, as Berrettini’s aggressive baseline play and precision left no room for error. Meanwhile, Vacherot, the 24-year-old from Monaco, delivered a memorable upset by defeating fourth-seeded Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets. The local favorite, who had already drawn cheers for his home-court advantage, showcased composure under pressure. After saving a set point in the first tiebreak, Vacherot rallied from a 5-4 deficit in the second set to clinch the match. Musetti, who had been a top-10 player earlier in the year, appeared out of sync, with his lack of rhythm and poor shot placement costing him the match.#jannik_sinner #carlos_alcaraz #matteo_berrettini #valentin_vacherot #monte_carlo_masters_2026
Jannik Sinner e Carlos Alcaraz si affrontano nella finale del Monte-Carlo Masters 2026, un torneo del circuito ATP 1000 che vede per la prima volta nella sua storia la sfida tra i primi due giocatori al mondo. La vittoria del match non solo determinerà il titolo del torneo, ma anche la conquista del numero 1 della classifica ATP, un traguardo cruciale per entrambi. Il vincitore si aggiudicherà un premio di quasi un milione di euro, mentre il finalista riceverà circa mezzo milione, con cifre che si riducono progressivamente per i giocatori che raggiungeranno le fasi successive. Il Monte-Carlo Masters 2026, giunto alla sua 119ª edizione, ha un montepremi totale di 6.791.645 euro, un importo record per il torneo. La finale del 2026 segna un momento storico, poiché è la prima volta in decenni che il Principato ospita una finale tra i primi due tennisti del mondo. L’ultima volta che si verificò una finale simile fu nel 2006, quando Roger Federer (allora numero 2) sconfisse Rafael Nadal in quattro set. Questa edizione del torneo, però, vede il confronto tra Sinner, che gioca in casa, e Alcaraz, il quale mira a consolidare il suo primato nel tennis su terra rossa. Per il vincitore del torneo, il premio è di 974.370 euro, un importo che si aggiunge ai 1000 punti ATP, decisivi per la classifica mondiale. Il finalista, invece, riceverà 532.120 euro e 650 punti. I premi si riducono progressivamente per i giocatori che raggiungeranno le fasi successive: 290.960 euro e 400 punti per i semifinalisti, 158.700 euro e 200 punti per i quarti di finale, 84.890 euro e 100 punti per i terzi turni, 45.520 euro e 50 punti per i secondi turni, e 25.220 euro e 10 punti per i giocatori che supereranno il primo turno. La finale del Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 rappresenta un punto di svolta per entrambi i tennisti.#jannik_sinner #carlos_alcaraz #atp_1000 #monte_carlo_masters_2026 #adriano_panatta
Karen Khachanov vs Arthur Rinderknech Preview: Head-to-Head, Prediction for Monte-Carlo Masters 2026 Karen Khachanov is expected to hand Arthur Rinderknech an early exit at the Monte-Carlo Masters in their opening matchup. The 12th-seeded Russian will face the French player in the first round of the 2026 tournament, marking their first meeting since a 2022 encounter in Adelaide. Khachanov, who has a 7-7 win-loss record this year, is set to compete on clay for the first time in 2026, while Rinderknech, who has struggled with consistency at the ATP level, will look to build on his recent form. Khachanov’s season has been marked by mixed results, with two opening-round exits in Hong Kong and Indian Wells, as well as early exits in Rotterdam and Dubai. His best performance came in Doha, where he reached the quarterfinals before falling to Carlos Alcaraz in a three-set match. His last tournament appearance was at the Miami Open, where he lost in the third round to Martin Landaluce. Despite his inconsistent results, Khachanov’s clay-court record remains a key factor in the prediction, as his ability to convert break points and rely on a strong serve could give him an edge over Rinderknech. Rinderknech, meanwhile, has faced similar challenges this season. After three opening-round exits at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, and Doha, he managed to win two matches in Dubai against Fabian Marozsan and Jack Draper before losing to Andrey Rublev. His clay-court experience has been limited, with only one main-draw appearance at the Monte-Carlo Masters in 2022, where he lost to Fabio Fognini. While Rinderknech has shown promise in saving break points on clay, his overall record in the tournament remains unremarkable.#tennis_channel #arthur_rinderknech #sky_sports #karen_khachanov #monte_carlo_masters_2026
