History of Monte-Carlo Masters in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 12, 2026

The Monte-Carlo Masters, officially the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, is a prestigious men's tennis tournament held annually in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, adjacent to Monaco. Played on clay courts at the Monte Carlo Country Club every April, it's a key event on the ATP Tour as one of the nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. Rafael Nadal holds the record for the most singles titles, having won it eleven times, including eight consecutive victories.

1905: Tournament location change

In 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 and club moved to La Condamine

In 1906, the event and club were moved to La Condamine, where it was played between then and 1914 and again in 1920.

1914: Tournament location at La Condamine

In 1914, the tournament was played at La Condamine.

1920: Tournament location at La Condamine

In 1920, the tournament was played at La Condamine.

January 1921: New venue named "La Festa Country Club"

On January 28, 1921, three tennis courts were constructed with spectator stands and a new club house; the new venue was named the "La Festa Country Club".

1969: Became an 'Open' event

In 1969, the Monte-Carlo tournament became an "Open" event.

1971: Major tournament on the Grand Prix Tour

From 1971 to 1972, the Monte-Carlo tournament was a major tournament on the Grand Prix Tour.

1972: Major tournament on the Grand Prix Tour

From 1971 to 1972, the Monte-Carlo tournament was a major tournament on the Grand Prix Tour.

1973: Part of the Rothmans Spring Mediterranean Circuit

In 1973, the Monte Carlo tournament was part of the Rothmans Spring Mediterranean Circuit.

1974: Part of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit

From 1974 to 1977, the Monte Carlo tournament was part of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit.

1977: Part of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit

From 1974 to 1977, the Monte Carlo tournament was part of the World Championship Tennis (WCT) circuit.

1978: Major tournament on the Grand Prix Tour

From 1978 to 1989, the Monte-Carlo tournament was a major tournament on the Grand Prix Tour.

1982: Women's championships ceased

In 1982, the Monte-Carlo Championships, which had been a combined men's and women's tournament, ceased the women's championships.

1989: Major tournament on the Grand Prix Tour

From 1978 to 1989, the Monte-Carlo tournament was a major tournament on the Grand Prix Tour.

1990: ATP Championship Series Single Week tennis event

In 1990, the Monte Carlo tournament became an ATP Championship Series Single Week tennis event (later called the Masters series).

2005: Rafael Nadal won the title

In 2005, Rafael Nadal began his streak of winning the Monte-Carlo Masters title.

2009: Masters tournament with no mandatory player commitment

Beginning in 2009, Monte Carlo became the only Masters tournament not to have a mandatory player commitment.

2012: Rafael Nadal won the title eight consecutive times

In 2012, Rafael Nadal won the Monte-Carlo Masters title for the eighth consecutive time, making him the only tennis player in the Open Era to win eight consecutive titles at the same international tournament.