Monte‑Carlo adds Berrettini & Wawrinka
The Monte‑Carlo Masters handed wildcards to Matteo Berrettini and three‑time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka, injecting clay‑season star power into the April 4–12 event. Organisers say the pair should boost crowd interest and the competitive draw. (tennisuptodate.com) (universtennis.com)
Stan Wawrinka will make his 16th main‑draw appearance at the Monte‑Carlo Country Club and enters the tournament with a 22‑14 match record at the venue. (atptour.com) The Swiss will turn 41 at the end of March and has announced 2026 will be his final season on tour, framing his participation in the Principality as part of a farewell swing. (montecarlotennismasters.com) Matteo Berrettini arrives with recent match play from the hard‑court swing and is listed at World No. 68 in recent reporting, while Wawrinka is shown at No. 94 in the same ranking snapshots. (tennisuptodate.com) Berrettini’s Monte‑Carlo resume includes a standout victory over then‑No. 2 Alexander Zverev at the 2025 edition and a career high of World No. 6 earlier in his career, underscoring his status as a former top‑10 contender. (atptour.com) Tournament director David Massey described the pair as “iconic players capable of creating memorable moments,” and the organisers confirmed two further singles wild cards, four qualifying wild cards and three doubles wild cards will be announced ahead of the event. (montecarlotennismasters.com) Official schedules differ in published notices: the Rolex Monte‑Carlo Masters site lists the event from 4–12 April 2026, while ATP reporting specifies main‑draw play taking place from 5–12 April 2026. (montecarlotennismasters.com)
