Monte-Carlo 2026 wild cards have been awarded to Stan Wawrinka and Matteo Berrettini, adding both a farewell storyline and a comeback push to this year’s draw.
Tournament organizers confirmed the two main draw entries as part of the early announcements for the 2026 Monte-Carlo Masters 1000, and the official start of the European Clay Court season.
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🏆 Wawrinka Returns for a Final Run
Stan Wawrinka returns to one of the most important stops of his career.
He won Monte-Carlo in 2014, beating Roger Federer in the final, and is also a three-time Grand Slam champion, including his 2015 French Open title, where he defeated Novak Djokovic.
Now, this appearance carries added meaning.
Wawrinka is playing his final season on tour and plans to retire at the end of 2026. Monte-Carlo is part of that farewell run, and it’s a place where he has a deep history with both the tournament and the fans.
🔥 Berrettini Continues His Comeback
Matteo Berrettini enters Monte-Carlo trying to rebuild momentum.
The former Wimbledon finalist has dealt with injuries over the past few seasons, and his results on clay over the last year have been mixed.
He has hovered around .500 on the surface, showing flashes but not sustained form.
That’s why this clay season matters.
Over his career, Berrettini has been far more effective on clay, with a 103-48 record with eight titles, so him needing one of the Monte-Carlo 2026 wild cards shows how far he’s fallen.
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