“Monte Carlo sets a record with an epic final between Sinner and Alcaraz.”

The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters has broken all records and left the tennis world in ecstasy! For the first time in the tournament’s history, all available tickets were sold out, including the coveted ticket for the first Saturday, with around 155,000 entries sold in just nine intense days of competition. This legendary edition not only provided an epic final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz but also featured heavyweight semifinalists, such as world number 3 Alexander Zverev and local favorite Valentin Vacherot.

David Massey, the tournament director, made an impressive assessment at the closing press conference: “I believe this is the last time I can say this because we cannot surpass this record. Our goal is always to welcome spectators in the best possible way.” With a format concentrated over just one week and a reduced player field, the Masters 1000 once again captured the essence of pure spectacle from the very first rounds, starting from Tuesday and Wednesday.

Massey also highlighted the centrality of the players in the project: “It is essential for us to take care of their needs. This year, for example, we introduced a new top training academy.” But it wasn’t only the athletes who benefited from improvements. The public was also treated to a reinvented entertainment area, which proved to be a resounding success. “It is extremely gratifying to see these areas full for nine consecutive days,” emphasized the director.

The final, held in a dreamlike atmosphere in the Principality, featured numerous celebrities, including Prince Albert II himself, who graced the stands. Massey did not hold back in praising the duel between Sinner and Alcaraz: “It is fantastic to see so much at stake for these two emerging talents.”

This Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters will forever be remembered as a historic edition, where the spectacle lived up to expectations and tennis showcased its glamour and competitiveness in the heart of the French Riviera. Fans are already eagerly awaiting the next edition, but for now, it is time to celebrate this milestone that has set a new standard of excellence in the ATP calendar.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.