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.

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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