Overview

• Defending champion Jannik Sinner retired from his third-round match against Tallon Griekspoor with severe cramping and has returned to Monte Carlo, with reports describing exhaustion rather than a structural injury.
• Novak Djokovic battled illness and vomited on court before defeating Yannick Hanfmann 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 to reach the last 16, where he faces Jaume Munar, and he is now the highest-ranked player left in the field.
• World No. 3 Alexander Zverev was upset by Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in stifling humidity, further opening the draw after top seeds struggled in the conditions.
• Carlos Alcaraz withdrew before the tournament to rest and manage his ankle, and Stefanos Tsitsipas also pulled out citing a physical issue as retirements mounted in the expanded 12‑day event.
• Sinner’s exit dents his year-end No. 1 bid, with live standings reported to place him 2,540 points behind Alcaraz, while coaches and players, including Patrick Mouratoglou and Djokovic, highlighted the brutal humidity and packed schedule.