Novak Djokovic’s Road to 100th Title at Monte Carlo Masters Revealed
Novak Djokovic is aiming to make history at the Monte Carlo Masters this week, eyeing his 100th career title on the ATP Tour. Having come up short at the Miami Open, the 37-year-old now has his sights set on a third Monte Carlo crown, following wins in 2013 and 2015.
Here’s a breakdown of Djokovic’s projected path to the title in Monte Carlo, based on the tournament seeding:
Round 1: Bye
As one of the top eight seeds, Djokovic receives a bye in the first round. His campaign is expected to begin on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Round 2: Alejandro Tabilo or Stan Wawrinka
Djokovic could face Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo, who stunned him in straight sets at the 2024 Italian Open. Tabilo, however, has struggled in 2025, posting just a 2-9 record.
Alternatively, wildcard Stan Wawrinka—Monte Carlo champion in 2014—could set up a veteran showdown if he beats Tabilo in round one.
Round 3: (15) Grigor Dimitrov
Djokovic would then likely face world No. 18 and 15th seed Grigor Dimitrov. The Serbian holds a commanding 13-1 record over Dimitrov, including a dominant win in their Miami Open semi-final last week.
Dimitrov opens against Nicolas Jarry, runner-up at the 2024 Italian Open.
Quarter-Final: (8) Alex de Minaur
A rematch from last year’s Monte Carlo quarters is on the cards, with Djokovic leading their head-to-head 2-1. De Minaur’s best Monte Carlo result was last year’s quarter-final, where Djokovic beat him 7-5, 6-4.
De Minaur has a tough route, potentially facing Sebastian Baez or Tomas Machac early, and ninth seed Daniil Medvedev in the third round.
Semi-Final: (1) Alexander Zverev
If the draw plays out, Djokovic could meet top seed Alexander Zverev in the semifinals. Djokovic leads their rivalry 8-5 overall, with a 1-1 record on clay.
Their last meeting came in this year’s Australian Open semi-final, where Djokovic retired injured. Zverev hasn’t hit top form since, failing to reach a quarter-final in his last three tournaments.
Another possible semi-final opponent: No. 6 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, the reigning champion and three-time Monte Carlo winner.
Final: (2) Carlos Alcaraz
A dream final could see Djokovic take on world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic leads their head-to-head 5-3, including a clay win in the 2024 Olympic final and a recent win at this year’s Australian Open.
Alcaraz enters Monte Carlo with little momentum, having lost in the first round in Miami. He’s never won a match in Monte Carlo and has withdrawn from the event the past two years.
Other possible finalists from the bottom half include fourth seed Casper Ruud and seventh seed Andrey Rublev, the 2023 champion
