Four distinguished tennis players—Stan Wawrinka, Richard Gasquet, Fabio Fognini, and Valentin Vacherot—have been awarded wild cards for the main draw of the Monte Carlo Masters. This prestigious tournament, set to begin soon, is known for its rich history and challenging clay courts, making these opportunities particularly noteworthy.

Stan Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, brings experience and resilience to the draw. His presence adds both excitement and a dose of unpredictability. Richard Gasquet, another well-known name, is set to showcase his artistry on the court, captivating audiences with his fluid style of play.

Fabio Fognini, the 2019 champion of this very event, returns to a venue where he has experienced one of the most memorable victories of his career. Meanwhile, Valentin Vacherot, a rising talent and Monaco native, will have the chance to perform on home soil, with local fans rallying behind him.

This diverse mix of seasoned stars and emerging talent enhances the lineup, ensuring that spectators can expect thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. The Monte Carlo Masters is scheduled to run from April 6th to April 13th, and anticipation for the event continues to build as these players prepare to compete at one of tennis’s most iconic destinations.

Wawrinka in Bucharest, ranking, and results in 2025

At the moment ranked no.161, Wawrinka has a 4-6 record in 2025. Stan is now playing in Bucharest where he conquered the world no.174 Timofey Skatov 6-4 6-7(5) 7-6(1).

Stan Wawrinka will come up against the world no.47 Pedro Martinez Portero in the 2^nd round on Thursday at 5:00 pm on CENTRAL COURT. Their current head to head is 1-1.

The Swiss won 16 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 7 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)

He is also scheduled to play in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell). The main draw will start on the 14th of April.

Richard Gasquet in 2025

Now the world no.

148, Richard played his last match on the 2^nd of April when he capitulated to world no.45 Flavio Cobolli 6-4 4-6 6-1 in the 2^nd round in Bucharest (draw).

Currently, during this year Richard has an overall 4-5 match record.

Stan Wawrinka and Richard Gasquet faced off 6 times. Their current head to head is 3-3.

Fabio Fognini in 2025

Currently ranked no.99, Fognini played his last match on the 31^st of March when he was overcome by world no.92 Raphael Collignon 6-3 6-3 in the 1^st round in Marrakech (draw).

This season the Italian has a 1-5 win-loss record.

Valentin Vacherot in 2025

Ranked no.259, the Monegasque played his last match on the 1^st of April when he capitulated to world no.65 Damir Dzumhur 6-2 6-1 in the 1^st round in Bucharest (draw).

Currently, during this season Vacherot has a 13-9 record.

Fabio Fognini and Valentin Vacherot played each other once. The head to head is 1-0 for Fognini.