Monte-Carlo Schedule: Novak Djokovic Begins His Campaign in an Action Packed Day Ft. Matteo Berrettini and Alexander Zverev

The wait is finally over! World Number 1, Novak Djokovic will be back in action after missing the Miami Open last month. The Serb is facing a turbulent time as on and off-court results have gone against him in 2024. While he suffered early exits at the Australian Open and the Indian Wells Masters, Djokovic also separated from his long-time coach, Goran Ivanisevic. Nonetheless, he’ll be rearing to go on Day 2 of the Monte Carlo Masters, which features an action-packed schedule, including German sensation Alexander Zverev and Italian Matteo Berrettini.

The ATP 1000 tournament is the first Masters tournament on clay this year. Although a non-primary event, most of the top players are participating to gear up for the ultimate showdown at Roland Garros, and even the Paris Olympics this year. Fans are expected to be on the edge of their seats as Day 2 has some exciting clashes.

Court Rainier III clashes feat. Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev

The main court of the tournament, Court Rainier III will feature top names in men’s tennis. Play will begin at 11 AM local time tomorrow, with the first match set between Alex de Minaur and Stan Wawrinka. While the latter has been handed a wildcard, the match will be followed by another wildcard entrant, Matteo Berretini, who will face Miomir Kecmanovic.

Further, in the afternoon session, Djokovic will take the court and will face Roman Safiullin in the second round. The action on the main court will conclude with the match between Alexander Zverev and Sebastian Ofner.

Court Des Princes matches feat. Sebastian Korda

After Taylor Fritz’s early exit and Ben Shelton not playing, Sebastian Korda will carry his country’s hopes in the tournament. He will open the play on Court des Princes, taking on the Spaniard, Alejandro Daviddovich Fokina. Like the main court, the matches here will begin at 11 AM local time. Other big names to take to this court tomorrow include Hubert Hurkacz and Gael Monfils.

Court 2

There will be American interest on this court as well, as Marcos Giron begins his Monte Carlo Masters campaign against Zhizhen Zhang. Some doubles action will follow suit as Ugo Humbert will team up with Fabrice Martin. The French duo will play against wildcards Romain Arneodo and Sam Weissborn. Also in action on this court will be the likes of Borna Coric and Nicolas Jarry.

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It remains to be seen how the schedule pans out tomorrow as the weather forecast in Monaco doesn’t look promising. The heavens are predicted to open up and there are chances that rain may play a spoilsport at Monte Carlo Masters tomorrow. Nonetheless, fans can expect some thrilling action as some top stars take to the court on Day 2 of the tournament.