The Monte-Carlo Masters is a prestigious annual men's tennis tournament held in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, near Monaco. Part of the ATP Tour Masters 1000 series, it takes place on clay courts at the Monte Carlo Country Club every April. Rafael Nadal holds the record for the most men's singles titles, with an impressive eleven victories.
1905: Relocation from Grand Hôtel de Paris
In 1905, the Monte-Carlo tournament moved from the red shale clay courts of the Lawn Tennis de Monte-Carlo under the Grand Hôtel de Paris.
1906: Move to La Condamine
In 1906, the tournament and the club relocated to La Condamine.
1907: Start of Play at La Condamine
The tournament began being held at La Condamine in 1907.
1914: Pause in Play at La Condamine
The tournament ceased being held at La Condamine in 1914.
1920: Resumption at La Condamine
In 1920, the tournament resumed at La Condamine.
January 1921: New Venue Construction and Naming
On January 1921, three additional tennis courts with spectator stands and a new clubhouse were constructed. The new venue was named "La Festa Country Club".
1969: Transition to Open Event
The tournament became an "Open" event in 1969.
1971: Part of Grand Prix Tour
The tournament was integrated into the Grand Prix Tour in 1971.
1972: Continued Participation in Grand Prix Tour
The tournament continued to be a major tournament in the Grand Prix Tour in 1972.
1973: Inclusion in Rothmans Spring Mediterranean Circuit
The tournament was incorporated into the Rothmans Spring Mediterranean Circuit in 1973.
1974: Joining the World Championship Tennis Circuit
In 1974, the tournament became part of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit.
1977: Departure from WCT Circuit
The tournament ceased to be a part of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit after 1977.
1978: Return to Grand Prix Tour
In 1978, the tournament rejoined the Grand Prix Tour.
1982: End of the Combined Tournament
In 1982, the Monte-Carlo Championships ceased to be a combined men's and women's tournament.
1989: Conclusion of Grand Prix Tour Era
The tournament concluded its run as part of the Grand Prix Tour in 1989.
1990: Transition to ATP Championship Series Single Week Event
The tournament became an ATP Championship Series Single Week tennis event, later known as the Masters series, in 1990.
2005: Start of Nadal's Dominance
Rafael Nadal began his streak of eight consecutive Monte Carlo Masters titles in 2005.
2009: Non-Mandatory Player Commitment
Starting in 2009, the Monte Carlo Masters became the sole Masters tournament without mandatory player commitment.
2012: End of Eight Consecutive Titles
Rafael Nadal's run of eight straight Monte Carlo titles ended in 2012.
2018: Record-Breaking Eleventh Title for Nadal
Rafael Nadal clinched a record-breaking eleventh Monte Carlo Masters title in 2018, defeating Kei Nishikori.