The No.1 ranking is on the line in Monte-Carlo, and now we know Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s path to a potential first matchup of 2026. tennis express pro player gearThe draw was held Friday at the iconic Monte-Carlo Country Club, with some special first-round matchups revealed, including a clash between 41-year-old Stan Wawrinka and Sebastin Baez.[WC] Stan Wawrinka vs Sebastian Baez Gael Monfils vs Tallon Griekspoor Jakub Mensik vs Fabian MarozsanJoao Fonseca vs Gabriel Diallo [16] Francisco Cerundolo vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Moise Kouame vs Ugo Humbert See the full draw below… And we also learned Alcaraz and Sinner’s route to a potential finalAlcaraz’s route, if seeds hold: R2 Baez or Wawrinka R16 [14] TiafoeQF: [8] Bublik or [11] Lehecka SF: [4] Musetti F: [2] SinnerSinner’s route: R2 Humbert or Kouame R16 [16] Cerundolo QF: [6] Auger-Aliassime or [9] Ruud SF: [3] Zverev F: [1] Alcaraz Per the ATP: Sinner could pass World No. 1 Alcaraz and reclaim top spot in the PIF ATP Rankings in Monte-Carlo, but he has to reach at least the semi-finals to have a chance. The Italian will guarantee his return to No. 1 if he lifts the trophy in the Principality for the first time.
