Monte Carlo Masters 2018

[britbox]

If awards were given out for the most picturesque venue among ATP tournaments, then the Monte-Carlo Country Club would have few contenders with its stunning views over the Mediterranean.

Monte Carlo hasn’t been a mandatory masters event since 2009 but still retains it’s allure in attracting top players with good prize money, a fantastic location and rich storied history. Rafael Nadal has won here a record ten times and returns as the defending champion and overwhelming favourite.

Novak Djokovic, one of only two active players other than Nadal to have won here (Wawrinka being the other) has reunited with longtime coach Marian Vajda and will hope it sparks an upturn in form.

Dominic Thiem already has seven clay court titles to his name but is yet to win a Masters crown. He’s well placed to start making an impression on the European clay swing but the question mark for him at Monte Carlo is that hasn’t played since injuring an ankle at Indian Wells.

Grigor Dimitrov, Sascha Zverev, and David Goffin are other contenders who will be looking for a good start to the European clay season. Lucas Pouille will be the primary French flag bearer.

Strange But True…

The Monte Carlo Country Club is not actually in Monte Carlo or even Monaco. It’s situated in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, a French commune bordering the city-state.

One to Watch…

All eyes will be on Djokovic. The former #1 is in the most turbulent phase of his illustrious career with injuries and coaching changes. Will the real Novak Djokovic stand up?

Singles Field: 56
Prize Money: €4,872,105

 

[GameSetAndMath]

If I am allowed to visit only one tourney, I would probably choose MC. Great location and great views and lot of grinding to watch.

 

[britbox]

If I am allowed to visit only one tourney, I would probably choose MC. Great location and great views and lot of grinding to watch.

Here is the one and only Piers Morgan to give you a guided tour of Monaco - home to 2,000 millionaires and 50 billionaires.

 

[britbox]

Room with a view:

 

[isabelle]

If I am allowed to visit only one tourney, I would probably choose MC. Great location and great views and lot of grinding to watch.

I went it once, it's really a beautiful place

 

[El Dude]

Monte Carlo is so James Bond.

 

[mrzz]

Probably the last sorry place I would visit. Rather have a beer seating on the side-walk of just about everywhere in the world. And I mean it.

 

[the AntiPusher]

If awards were given out for the most picturesque venue among ATP tournaments, then the Monte-Carlo Country Club would have few contenders with its stunning views over the Mediterranean.

Monte Carlo hasn’t been a mandatory masters event since 2009 but still retains it’s allure in attracting top players with good prize money, a fantastic location and rich storied history. Rafael Nadal has won here a record ten times and returns as the defending champion and overwhelming favourite.

Novak Djokovic, one of only two active players other than Nadal to have won here (Wawrinka being the other) has reunited with longtime coach Marian Vajda and will hope it sparks an upturn in form.

Dominic Thiem already has seven clay court titles to his name but is yet to win a Masters crown. He’s well placed to start making an impression on the European clay swing but the question mark for him at Monte Carlo is that hasn’t played since injuring an ankle at Indian Wells.

Grigor Dimitrov, Sascha Zverev, and David Goffin are other contenders who will be looking for a good start to the European clay season. Lucas Pouille will be the primary French flag bearer.

Strange But True…

The Monte Carlo Country Club is not actually in Monte Carlo or even Monaco. It’s situated in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, a French commune bordering the city-state.

One to Watch…

All eyes will be on Djokovic. The former #1 is in the most turbulent phase of his illustrious career with injuries and coaching changes. Will the real Novak Djokovic stand up?

Singles Field: 56
Prize Money: €4,872,105

I got to get there soon to see Rafa and gorgeous Monte Carlo scenery. KS..Do you think i can use Groupons if i take a trip there

 

[Horsa]

Probably the last sorry place I would visit. Rather have a beer seating on the side-walk of just about everywhere in the world. And I mean it.

It's such a coincidence that you're talking about where you would least want to go today. I've just had to fill in a form at the Head Office of a company for the Managing Director before having a short interview & 1 of the questions on the form was "if money was no object where would you go?" I thought it was a weird question to ask. Mind you, he asked another question I thought was strange. (Successful applicants get a more in-depth interview.) I can do all 3 jobs he has on offer but it's an achievement just to get an interview with a Managing Director for a Head Office role.

 

[britbox]

Would be interested in the spec on the racquet head size for Rafa's new gear...

 

[Horsa]

Would be interested in the spec on the racquet head size for Rafa's new gear...

Well, with a racquet that size he definitely shouldn't miss the ball though he might squash it in which case he should play squash or else use an orange instead of a ball then he'd get juice or should I say deuce. Lol. I'm very sorry. I couldn't resist the word-play & hope it hit the back of the net.

 

[Moxie]

^ :lulz2:

 

[the AntiPusher]

Would be interested in the spec on the racquet head size for Rafa's new gear...

Rafa should be allowed to use that size of a racket, Roger migrated to a larger racket head much to the delight of Darth and Front

 

[Moxie]

Probably the last sorry place I would visit. Rather have a beer seating on the side-walk of just about everywhere in the world. And I mean it.

Too ritzy? Too snobby? It does look like a gorgeous place to watch a tennis match.

 

[DarthFed]

Would be interested in the spec on the racquet head size for Rafa's new gear...

And with that "interesting" scarf on

 

[the AntiPusher]

And with that "interesting" scarf on

Dude..Don’t start..big Nice

 

[El Dude]

Too ritzy? Too snobby? It does look like a gorgeous place to watch a tennis match.

@mrzz is a commie pinko Bernie supporter.

(Like me)

 

[DarthFed]

Dude..Don’t start..big Nice

It's all good, I know the Europeans do that differently hah. Wouldn't be well received if I wore something like that

 

[Horsa]

It's all good, I know the Europeans do that differently hah. Wouldn't be well received if I wore something like that

I'm European & I wouldn't wear a scarf with a suit & tie either. I'd either wear a suit with a tie or a suit with a summer scarf. If I was wearing both a scarf & a tie I would wear the suit & tie with an over-coat with the scarf in winter when it got too cold to just wear a suit & tie depending on the circumstances. Obviously if I had an interview I would just wear the suit & tie & be extra cold because I'd put my hair in a bun to look smart & my long, thick hair normally serves the purpose of keeping my head warm. To bring the conversation back to tennis I wouldn't wear either to play tennis. I'd wear a white t-shirt with a pair of white shorts.

 

[Moxie]

It's all good, I know the Europeans do that differently hah. Wouldn't be well received if I wore something like that

There used to be a funny running SNL gag: "Gay? Or European?" Well-tied scarves and tasseled shoes without socks are fine on European men, but a "bit gay" in the US. I get it. LOL!