The Spaniard spoke after winning in Marrakech at the age of 19 and assures that he receives advice from both Alcaraz and Nadal.
Monfils plays another match in Monte Carlo after coming back against Griekspoor and will meet Bublik
Gael Monfils wants to stretch his final year as a professional tennis player to the maximum. That's why the Frenchman has given himself the opportunity to play one more match at the Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo after coming back against Tallon Griekspoor in the first round of the Monegasque tournament, for which he received a wildcard. Monfils turned the match around and clinched the victory 6-7(9), 6-1, 6-4, after a two-hour and 17-minute encounter, setting up a second-round clash with another virtuoso like himself: Alexander Bublik. The show is guaranteed.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Monfils se da un partido más en Montecarlo tras remontar a Griekspoor y se cita con Bublik
Rafa Jódar has been the great joy of this Sunday afternoon for Spanish tennis. The Madrid native has achieved his first ATP title in Marrakech at 19 years old, allowing him to climb to the 57th position in the ATP Ranking. And Carlos Alcaraz did not want to miss this milestone, sending him a message of congratulations through his Instagram: "Great Rafa Jódar! Congratulations! Vamos!".
Carlos Alcaraz remembered Rafa Jódar and congratulated him on his title in Marrakech.
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) April 5, 2026
How great! pic.twitter.com/3cjsifNkup
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Carlos Alcaraz le manda un mensaje a Rafa Jódar tras su título en Marrakech
Jessica Pegula continues to affirm herself as one of the fittest tennis players on the WTA circuit in 2026. The American, who entered as the top seed at the WTA Charleston, met expectations and overwhelmed Yulia Starodubtseva in the final with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 victory after an hour and 23 minutes of play. Thus, the number 5 in the WTA ranking defends the title she won last year, now boasting two trophies this year and positioning herself as a contender for major achievements on this clay court swing.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Pegula sigue al alza y no encuentra rival en Starodubtseva para reinar de nuevo en Charleston
Despite giving it his all, Dani Mérida could not secure his first ATP title in Bucarest. The Spaniard, who arrived physically affected to the final, fought until the end but ended up succumbing to Mariano Navone in a memorable final, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5. As expected, all that effort almost led to an injury for the Madrid native, who confirmed through social media that he played with a lot of abdominal discomfort: "Time to rest, I've had a hematoma in my abdomen all week and pain that hasn't been a rupture by millimeters, the doctor told me not to push in the bathroom," Mérida stated, always with his humorous tone. This break now forces him to miss the Madrid Challenger, which takes place next week.
Time to rest, I've had a hematoma in my abdomen all week and pain that hasn't been a rupture by mm, the doc told me not to push in the bathroom 🙃🙃
— Dani Merida (@Mridatenis1) April 5, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Dani Mérida revela que jugó la final de Bucarest con una lesión: "No puedo apretar en el baño"
The fact that Rafa Jódar has achieved his first ATP title at just 19 years old in Marrakech, writes a new page in Spanish tennis history and enters a prestigious list, as he becomes the sixth Spanish tennis player to win an ATP title before turning 20. This exclusive group includes legendary names like Tommy Robredo (1), Juan Carlos Ferrero (1), Carlos Moyá (2), Carlos Alcaraz (9), and Rafa Nadal (16).
Spanish teenagers to win tour-level titles in the Open Era:
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) April 5, 2026
Nadal, 16 (1 Slam, 6 M1000)
Alcaraz, 9 (1 Slam, 4 M1000)
Moya, 2
Ferrero, 1
Robredo, 1
JODAR, 1 pic.twitter.com/2YttIlXGla
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Jódar comparte mesa con Nadal, Alcaraz, Moyá, Ferrero y Robredo al conseguir su primer título ATP con menos de 20 años
The first seeds of the Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo will make their appearance this Monday, April 6. The central court will open with the 2024 champion, Andrey Rublev, who will debut against Nuno Borges not before 11:00 am. This will be followed by the match between Stan Wawrinka and Sebastián Báez, whose winner will face Carlos Alcaraz. Next up is Stefanos Tsitsipas against Fran Cerúndolo, and the local idol, Valentin Vacherot, will close the day against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo.
In other courts, we highlight Gabriel Diallo - Joao Fonseca, the third match on the Princes Court, and Arthur Rinderknech - Karen Khachanov, the first match on the same court.
Monte-Carlo ATP Masters 1000 Order of play - Monday, April 06, 2026 pic.twitter.com/tRjdwnAEup
— Tennis Schedules (@SchedulesTennis) April 5, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Orden de juego del lunes 6 de abril en Montecarlo: Wawrinka, Tsitsipas, Vacherot, Fonseca...
Carlos Alcaraz wants to dispel all doubts and voices that disagree with playing the entire clay court tour (Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, and Roland Garros) being a good decision. Therefore, upon his arrival at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, he made it clear that he wants to play these five tournaments and, at the same time, he took the opportunity to defend his intention to play at the Barcelona Godó Open.
"Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome... that's the plan. It's very demanding physically and mentally. The week in Barcelona is perhaps when I should rest, but Barcelona is a very important tournament for me. I feel something special there; I was already playing there when I was under 14, I have many friends there, I play at home, so it's always special. My plan is to take care of my body as much as possible during matches and tournaments and play the entire clay court season," stated the world number one.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz confirma su intención de jugar toda la gira de tierra y su amor por el Godó: "Siento algo especial allí"
The Spaniard spoke after winning in Marrakech at the age of 19 and assures that he receives advice from both Alcaraz and Nadal.
Jessica Pegula continues to affirm herself as one of the fittest tennis players on the WTA circuit in 2026. The American, who entered as the top seed at the WTA Charleston, met expectations and overwhelmed Yulia Starodubtseva in the final with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 victory after an hour and 23 minutes of play. Thus, the number 5 in the WTA ranking defends the title she won last year, now boasting two trophies this year and positioning herself as a contender for major achievements on this clay court swing.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Pegula sigue al alza y no encuentra rival en Starodubtseva para reinar de nuevo en Charleston
Monfils plays another match in Monte Carlo after coming back against Griekspoor and will meet Bublik
Gael Monfils wants to stretch his final year as a professional tennis player to the maximum. That's why the Frenchman has given himself the opportunity to play one more match at the Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo after coming back against Tallon Griekspoor in the first round of the Monegasque tournament, for which he received a wildcard. Monfils turned the match around and clinched the victory 6-7(9), 6-1, 6-4, after a two-hour and 17-minute encounter, setting up a second-round clash with another virtuoso like himself: Alexander Bublik. The show is guaranteed.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Monfils se da un partido más en Montecarlo tras remontar a Griekspoor y se cita con Bublik
Despite giving it his all, Dani Mérida could not secure his first ATP title in Bucarest. The Spaniard, who arrived physically affected to the final, fought until the end but ended up succumbing to Mariano Navone in a memorable final, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5. As expected, all that effort almost led to an injury for the Madrid native, who confirmed through social media that he played with a lot of abdominal discomfort: "Time to rest, I've had a hematoma in my abdomen all week and pain that hasn't been a rupture by millimeters, the doctor told me not to push in the bathroom," Mérida stated, always with his humorous tone. This break now forces him to miss the Madrid Challenger, which takes place next week.
Time to rest, I've had a hematoma in my abdomen all week and pain that hasn't been a rupture by mm, the doc told me not to push in the bathroom 🙃🙃
— Dani Merida (@Mridatenis1) April 5, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Dani Mérida revela que jugó la final de Bucarest con una lesión: "No puedo apretar en el baño"
Rafa Jódar has been the great joy of this Sunday afternoon for Spanish tennis. The Madrid native has achieved his first ATP title in Marrakech at 19 years old, allowing him to climb to the 57th position in the ATP Ranking. And Carlos Alcaraz did not want to miss this milestone, sending him a message of congratulations through his Instagram: "Great Rafa Jódar! Congratulations! Vamos!".
Carlos Alcaraz remembered Rafa Jódar and congratulated him on his title in Marrakech.
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) April 5, 2026
How great! pic.twitter.com/3cjsifNkup
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Carlos Alcaraz le manda un mensaje a Rafa Jódar tras su título en Marrakech
The fact that Rafa Jódar has achieved his first ATP title at just 19 years old in Marrakech, writes a new page in Spanish tennis history and enters a prestigious list, as he becomes the sixth Spanish tennis player to win an ATP title before turning 20. This exclusive group includes legendary names like Tommy Robredo (1), Juan Carlos Ferrero (1), Carlos Moyá (2), Carlos Alcaraz (9), and Rafa Nadal (16).
Spanish teenagers to win tour-level titles in the Open Era:
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) April 5, 2026
Nadal, 16 (1 Slam, 6 M1000)
Alcaraz, 9 (1 Slam, 4 M1000)
Moya, 2
Ferrero, 1
Robredo, 1
JODAR, 1 pic.twitter.com/2YttIlXGla
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Jódar comparte mesa con Nadal, Alcaraz, Moyá, Ferrero y Robredo al conseguir su primer título ATP con menos de 20 años
The first seeds of the Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo will make their appearance this Monday, April 6. The central court will open with the 2024 champion, Andrey Rublev, who will debut against Nuno Borges not before 11:00 am. This will be followed by the match between Stan Wawrinka and Sebastián Báez, whose winner will face Carlos Alcaraz. Next up is Stefanos Tsitsipas against Fran Cerúndolo, and the local idol, Valentin Vacherot, will close the day against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo.
In other courts, we highlight Gabriel Diallo - Joao Fonseca, the third match on the Princes Court, and Arthur Rinderknech - Karen Khachanov, the first match on the same court.
Monte-Carlo ATP Masters 1000 Order of play - Monday, April 06, 2026 pic.twitter.com/tRjdwnAEup
— Tennis Schedules (@SchedulesTennis) April 5, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Orden de juego del lunes 6 de abril en Montecarlo: Wawrinka, Tsitsipas, Vacherot, Fonseca...
Carlos Alcaraz wants to dispel all doubts and voices that disagree with playing the entire clay court tour (Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, and Roland Garros) being a good decision. Therefore, upon his arrival at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, he made it clear that he wants to play these five tournaments and, at the same time, he took the opportunity to defend his intention to play at the Barcelona Godó Open.
"Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome... that's the plan. It's very demanding physically and mentally. The week in Barcelona is perhaps when I should rest, but Barcelona is a very important tournament for me. I feel something special there; I was already playing there when I was under 14, I have many friends there, I play at home, so it's always special. My plan is to take care of my body as much as possible during matches and tournaments and play the entire clay court season," stated the world number one.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz confirma su intención de jugar toda la gira de tierra y su amor por el Godó: "Siento algo especial allí"
Spanish is already in Monaco for the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 and assures that "I am not thinking about defending a title right now, I just try to have good feelings".
Carlos Alcaraz has completed his second training session in Monaco before his debut in the Monte Carlo Masters 1000, which will take place against Sebastián Báez or Stan Wawrinka. The Spaniard will seek to defend his title won last year, and coincidentally, his training today was with the tennis player he defeated in last year's final, Lorenzo Musetti. However, the Italian arrives in a different context than last year, as he has barely played a match since his injury at the Australian Open and will defend a total of 2,250 points on this clay court tour.
Getting warm in Monte Carlo with last year’s finalists 💪 🔥@carlosalcaraz @ROLEXMCMASTERS pic.twitter.com/PcTAVz7BMF
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 5, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alcaraz y Musetti replican la final del año pasado y entrenan juntos en Montecarlo