Alcaraz and Baez to Face Off in Monte-Carlo Second Round

Tennis fans can stream the match live on Thursday at 3:00 pm local time.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:53pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a tennis match, with the players and court broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in vibrant colors of red, blue, and yellow.The dynamic clash between rising star Baez and world No. 1 Alcaraz promises an intense battle on the clay courts of Monte-Carlo.Today in Miami

Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 1 ranked player, will take on Sebastian Baez in the second round of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters on Thursday. The match is scheduled to be played at 3:00 pm local time on Court Rainier III. Tennis fans can stream the match live on tennistv.com (paid platform) or bet365 (free with a funded account).

Why it matters

This second-round matchup between Alcaraz and Baez is an exciting clash between two of the top young talents in men's tennis. Alcaraz, the reigning Australian Open champion, will look to continue his dominant start to the 2026 season, while Baez aims to pull off the upset and advance further in the prestigious Monte-Carlo tournament.

The details

Alcaraz and Baez have faced each other three times previously, with Alcaraz winning all three matches. Their most recent encounter was in the 2025 Tokyo tournament, where Alcaraz won 6-4, 6-2. Baez is currently ranked No. 65 in the world and is coming off a straight-sets win over Stan Wawrinka in the first round of the Monte-Carlo event.

  • The match is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2026 at 3:00 pm local time in Monte-Carlo.

The players

Carlos Alcaraz

The world No. 1 ranked player, Alcaraz has won two titles so far in 2026, including the Australian Open. He is looking to continue his dominant start to the season.

Sebastian Baez

Currently ranked No. 65 in the world, Baez has won seven career titles, including one on hard courts and six on clay courts. He reached the final of the ASB Classic earlier this year.

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What they’re saying

“This is a great opportunity for me to test myself against the best player in the world right now. I'm looking forward to the challenge and giving it my all on the court.”

— Sebastian Baez, ATP Player

What’s next

The winner of the Alcaraz-Baez match will advance to the third round of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, where they will face the winner of the match between Tomas Machac and the player who emerges victorious from their second-round encounter.

The takeaway

This second-round clash between the world No. 1 Alcaraz and the rising star Baez promises to be an exciting and high-quality match, showcasing the depth of talent in men's tennis. Fans will be eager to see if Baez can pull off the upset and hand Alcaraz his third loss of the 2026 season.