Monte Carlo Masters draw: Andy Murray faces Alex De Minaur, top seed Novak Djokovic could meet Daniil Medvedev in semis

Andy Murray faces a tough first-round test at the Monte Carlo Masters after being drawn against 14th seed Alex De Minaur, while top seed Novak Djokovic could face Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals. World No.

1 Djokovic is seeking a 39th ATP 1000 title on the clay courts of Monte Carlo in his first tournament appearance since February. Ad Djokovic was refused entry to the United States for Indian Wells and the Miami Open due to his Covid-19 vaccination status, but still managed to return to the top of the ATP rankings after Carlos Alcaraz was beaten by Jannik Sinner in the Miami semi-finals.

Roland-GarrosExclusive: Ruud explains why Nadal is almost unstoppable on clay8 HOURS AGO The Serbian will face Brandon Nakashima or Mackenzie McDonald first after a bye through the opening round, and his path to the final could take him past Lorenzo Musetti, in-form seventh seed Sinner and Miami champion Medvedev. Medvedev will face Lorenzo Sonego or a qualifier first, while Sinner will meet Diego Schwartzmann or David Goffin and Britain’s Cameron Norrie is up against Francisco Cerundolo.

Sixth seed Holger Rune will take on Dominic Thiem or Richard Gasquet in the second round after a bye. Evans through to Grand Prix Hassan II semi-finals Exclusive: Ruud on his ‘advantage’ over some peers on clay Davidovich Fokina beats Van Assche to reach quarter-finals at Estoril Open On the other side of the draw, former world No.

1 Murray opens the clay court season against an opponent he has lost to in both of their previous two matches in De Minaur, but this will be their first meeting on clay. Murray made it to the final in Doha in February, losing to Medvedev, but struggled during the ‘sunshine swing’, going out to Jack Draper in the third