Djokovic and Alcaraz on course to clash in Monte Carlo semi-finals

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz could clash in the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters after being placed in the same half of the draw.

Djokovic is the No. 1 seed and will arrive in the Principality chasing a third win in the event.

While Alcaraz would look to be a big obstacle to a third Monte Carlo win, Djokovic’s path to the last four does not look easy and a potential banana skin could be Lorenzo Musetti in the third round. The Italian toppled Djokovic at the same stage in 2023.

Andrey Rublev is the defending champion and to hammer home the test Djokovic could face, the Russian is a possible quarter-final opponent for the 24-time Grand Slam champion.

Alcaraz has shown a liking for clay, with seven titles to his name on the surface.

His opening match will be against Felix Auger-Aliassime or a qualifier, while Casper Ruud could be a quarter-final opponent.

The Italian has risen to No. 2 in the world and he will open up against the winner of the match between Alejandro Davidovich Fokina or Sebastian Korda.

No. 4 seed Daniil Medvedev is a possible semi-final opponent for Sinner – albeit he may have to overcome Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals.

Dimitrov signalled a return to form with a run to the final of the Miami Open and he opens his Monte Carlo challenge against wild card Valentin Vacherot.

Britain’s Jack Draper will face Hubert Hurkacz in his opening match.