Stars are forced to withdraw from the Monte Carlo Masters due to injuries.
On Sunday, April 7, in Monaco, the European part of the ATP Masters 1000 season gets underway. Top male tennis players have always been drawn to the Monte Carlo Masters, and 2024 is no exception. This year, in addition to stalwarts like Novak Djokovic, Andrey Rublev, and Casper Ruud, we’ll see an inflow of up-and-coming talent in the form of players like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Holger Rune.
As a prelude to the French Open, Monte Carlo also marks the beginning of the ATP 1000 series’ clay court phase in tennis.
Player withdrawals occur as a result of injuries and other problems brought on by the demanding demands of the tour. This also applies to the Monte Carlo Masters.
Participants that have pulled out of the 2024 Monte Carlo Masters
Rafael Nadal
Considering how long he has controlled an event, the Spaniard is by far the most important name to miss. He has won a record 11 trophies in Monaco since making his debut in 2005, eight of them in a row. With the exception of a quick appearance in Brisbane at the start of 2024, Rafael Nadal has not been seen since the beginning of 2023.
The 37-year-old’s hip surgery from the previous summer is still bothering him, which is putting his French Open preparations at risk as he attempts to return to competitive tennis. On Roland Garros’ clay courts, The King of Clay holds fourteen titles.
Paul Tommy
After a fierce five-setter in Melbourne that resulted in a loss, Tommy Paul seemed to be gathering his thoughts. The American advanced to the Delray Beach final and the Indian Wells semifinals before winning the ATP 250 event in Dallas.
The World No. 15 was about to duplicate his impressive run in California when he was forced to withdraw from his match against fellow American Martin Damm in the second round of the Miami Open due to an ankle injury.
Paul was ahead 6-4, 1-2, at the time of the regrettable event. When Damm served, he went to the net to forehand volley, but instead he stumbled and looked to be in a lot of agony.
It appears that he won’t be playing tennis again until at least the Mutua Madrid Open later this month.
