The Monegasque Valentin Vacherot qualified for the round of 32 at the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000 after overturning Juan Manuel Cerúndolo in three sets. The day was also marked by the victories of Rinderknech, Rublev, and Bergs, and the elimination of Tsitsipas and Wawrinka.
Successful start for Valentin Vacherot. After several years of being invited to the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000, the Monegasque made his mark in the main draw this year and secured his spot in the first round on Monday against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo.
Solid from the start of the match, the Monegasque quickly took the lead by breaking his opponent to lead 2-0. However, he was immediately caught up in his next service game. After that, both players held their serves and remained neck and neck. At 5-5, Valentin Vacherot faltered and lost his serve at a crucial moment. Juan Manuel Cerúndolo took advantage of this to serve for the set at 6-5 and closed it out without shaking. The Argentine won the first set 7-5. The set was tightly contested, during which Vacherot made twice as many winners as his opponent, but also more unforced errors, 22 compared to 14 for the Argentine.
Continuing from his end of set, Valentin Vacherot started the second set poorly, being broken at the outset by the Argentine. However, well supported by his serve, with 75% of points won behind his first serve, and carried by a crowd completely behind him, the Monegasque put pressure on Cerúndolo, who made more errors (16), and won 6 consecutive games to claim the second set 6-2.
In the third set, Valentin Vacherot dominated and suffocated Cerúndolo, who found no solutions. Final score: (5/7-6/2-6/1). In the next round, the local of the principality will face the Italian Lorenzo Musetti.
Results of Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000
The French number 1 Arthur Rinderknech marked a great victory in his debut. He eliminated the 12th seed, Karen Khachanov, in 2 sets, (7/5-6/2).
The end of the road for Stan Wawrinka. For his last Monte-Carlo, the 2014 edition winner was defeated in his entry match against the Argentine Sebastian Báez, (7/5-7/5).
Finalist at the Miami Masters 1000 last week, Jiri Lehecka got a scare against qualified player Emilio Nava. He eventually escaped in 3 close sets, (7/6-6/7-6/2).
The free-fall continues for Stefanos Tsitsipas. Eliminated in the first round against Francisco Cerúndolo (7/5-6/4), the Greek is virtually ranked 65th in the world.
Andrey Rublev defeated Nuno Borges in three sets (6/4-1/6-6/1). Meanwhile, Zizou Bergs won against Adrian Mannarino in two sets (6/4-6/3). Cristian Garin prevailed against Matteo Arnaldi with a score of 6/2-6/4. Tomas Machac eliminated Daniel Altmaier after a match in three sets (6/4-1/6-6/3). Furthermore, João Fonseca easily defeated Gabriel Diallo (6/2-6/3). Alexander Blockx won his match against Denis Shapovalov in three sets (6/4-4/6-6/3). Finally, Flavio Cobolli ousted Francisco Comesana in three sets (7/5-2/6-6/3).
Matches to follow on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Monte-Carlo Masters 1000
On the program for the Monegasque tournament this Tuesday, the end of the first round and the start of the round of 32, with the French duel between Alexandre Muller and Corentin Moutet, the entry of Jannik Sinner (against Ugo Humbert), and of Carlos Alcaraz (against Sebastian Baez), Monfils, De Minaur, Berrettini, and also Casper Ruud.
