Sinner and Bergs Team Up for Monte-Carlo Doubles Showdown

Rising stars Jannik Sinner and Zizou Bergs face off against Tomas Machac and Casper Ruud in opening round

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:58am

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The upcoming Monte-Carlo Masters doubles draw features an intriguing pairing of young talents Jannik Sinner and Zizou Bergs, who will take on the experienced duo of Tomas Machac and Casper Ruud in their opening match. Sinner, a 24-year-old Italian, is making his second doubles appearance of the year, while Bergs, a Belgian, brings a unique style to the partnership. The winners will face a tough challenge from the top seeds, Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos, in the second round.

Why it matters

The doubles draw at the Monte-Carlo Masters showcases the depth of talent on the ATP Tour, with a mix of established stars and emerging talents competing for the title. The Sinner-Bergs pairing is one of the most intriguing, as it brings together two players with different styles and backgrounds, adding an extra layer of excitement to the tournament.

The details

Sinner, a rising star on the singles circuit, is teaming up with Bergs, a Belgian player known for his unique style of play. The pair will face off against the experienced duo of Tomas Machac and Casper Ruud in their opening match. If they can overcome this challenge, they will have to take on the top seeds, Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos, in the second round.

  • The Monte-Carlo Masters is scheduled to take place from April 13-21, 2026.
  • Sinner and Bergs' opening match is set for April 14, 2026.

The players

Jannik Sinner

A 24-year-old Italian tennis player who is a rising star on the singles circuit, making his second doubles appearance of the year.

Zizou Bergs

A Belgian tennis player known for his unique style of play, partnering with Sinner for the first time at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

Tomas Machac

A Czech tennis player who will be facing off against Sinner and Bergs in the opening round of the doubles competition.

Casper Ruud

A Norwegian tennis player and Machac's partner in the opening round match against Sinner and Bergs.

Marcel Granollers

A Spanish tennis player and the top seed in the doubles competition, along with his partner Horacio Zeballos.

Horacio Zeballos

An Argentine tennis player and the top seed in the doubles competition, along with his partner Marcel Granollers.

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What they’re saying

“We're really excited to team up and see what we can do on the clay courts of Monte-Carlo. It's going to be a tough match, but we're ready to give it our all.”

— Jannik Sinner

“Facing the top seeds in the second round would be a great challenge, but we're not looking too far ahead. Our focus is on the first match and giving it our best effort.”

— Zizou Bergs

What’s next

The winners of the Sinner-Bergs vs. Machac-Ruud match will face the top seeds, Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos, in the second round on April 16, 2026.

The takeaway

The doubles draw at the Monte-Carlo Masters showcases the depth of talent on the ATP Tour, with a mix of established stars and emerging talents competing for the title. The Sinner-Bergs pairing is one of the most intriguing, as it brings together two players with different styles and backgrounds, adding an extra layer of excitement to the tournament.