History of Monte-Carlo Masters in Timeline
The Monte-Carlo Masters is a prestigious men's tennis tournament held annually in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, bordering Monaco, during April. Played on clay courts at the Monte Carlo Country Club, it is a key event in the ATP Masters 1000 series. Rafael Nadal holds the record for the most singles titles, having won it eleven times, including eight consecutive victories.
2 days ago : Carlos Alcaraz Advances to Monte Carlo Masters Final, Set to Face Musetti.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final and will face Lorenzo Musetti. Alcaraz also surpassed Jannik Sinner in the ATP live race.
1905: Tournament Played at Lawn Tennis de Monte-Carlo Club
Until 1905, the tournament was played on the red shale clay courts of the Lawn Tennis de Monte-Carlo club in cellars underneath the Grand Hôtel de Paris.
1906: Event Moved to La Condamine
In 1906, the Monte-Carlo Championships event and club was moved to La Condamine.
1914: Tournament Played in La Condamine
Until 1914, the event and club was played in La Condamine.
1920: Tournament Played in La Condamine
In 1920, the Monte-Carlo Championship was played in La Condamine.
January 1921: New Venue Inaugurated
On January 28, 1921, the "La Festa Country Club" was inaugurated with three tennis courts with spectator stands and a new club house.
1969: Became an 'Open' Event
In 1969, the Monte-Carlo Championships became an 'Open' event.
1971: Major Tournament on Grand Prix Tour
From 1971 to 1972, the Monte-Carlo Championships was a major tournament on the Grand Prix Tour.
1972: Major Tournament on Grand Prix Tour
From 1971 to 1972, the Monte-Carlo Championships was a major tournament on the Grand Prix Tour.
1973: Part of Rothmans Spring Mediterranean Circuit
In 1973, the Monte-Carlo Championships tournament was part of the Rothmans Spring Mediterranean Circuit.
1974: Part of World Championship Tennis Circuit
From 1974 to 1977, the Monte-Carlo Championships tournament was part of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit.
1977: Part of World Championship Tennis Circuit
From 1974 to 1977, the Monte-Carlo Championships tournament was part of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit.
1978: Major Tournament on Grand Prix Tour
From 1978 to 1989, the Monte-Carlo Championships was a major tournament on the Grand Prix Tour.
1982: Women's Championships Ceased
In 1982, the Monte-Carlo Championships, which was a combined men's and women's tournament, ceased its women's championships.
1989: Major Tournament on Grand Prix Tour
From 1978 to 1989, the Monte-Carlo Championships was a major tournament on the Grand Prix Tour.
1990: ATP Championship Series Event
In 1990, the Monte-Carlo Championships became an ATP Championship Series Single Week tennis event (later called the Masters series).
2005: Rafael Nadal's First Title in Consecutive Wins
In 2005, Rafael Nadal began his streak of winning the Monte-Carlo Masters title eight consecutive times, ending in 2012.
2009: Masters Tournament without Mandatory Commitment
Beginning in 2009, the Monte Carlo Masters became the only Masters tournament not to have a mandatory player commitment.
2012: Rafael Nadal's Eighth Consecutive Title
In 2012, Rafael Nadal completed his streak of winning the Monte-Carlo Masters title eight consecutive times, a record in the Open Era.
2018: Nadal Wins Eleventh Title
In 2018, Rafael Nadal won his eleventh Monte-Carlo Masters title, setting an all-time record.
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