Monte-Carlo Masters 2022: Men's singles Odds, Predictions and Top Picks ft. Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and more
The 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters is finally here, and so are the top players in the ATP world. Major attractions such as top seeds Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas as well as teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz are set to begin their respective campaigns on Tuesday.
But the likes of Jannik Sinner, Grigor Dimitrov, reigning Indian Wells champion Taylor Fritz, former champion Stan Wawrinka and many more will begin their challenge before then in an attempt to secure passage to the second round.
The tournament will be without its fair share of big players like Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medevdev, Matteo Berrettini and Roger Federer, who have opted out due to a variety of injury concerns.
2022 Monte Carlo Masters draw
Djokovic vs Davidovic/Giron in 2d tournament of 2022 & then could face Bautista in R16 & Alcaraz in QF
Fritz vs local WC Catarina
Soon-to-retire Tsonga vs Cilic
Returning Wawrinka vs Bublik
No WC for Richard Gasquet https://t.co/ZgqnBAqzdo
In any other year, bookmakers would have had an easy time picking the winner. But with Djokovic having largely been out on the sidelines so far this season, the first two Masters 1000 tournaments of the year throwing out unlikely winners and perennial clay favorite Nadal not in the running, the odds have come up rather interesting this time around.
On that note, here are the odds, predictions and top picks for the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters:
2022 Monte-Carlo Masters Odds
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is the favorite to win the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters, according to online betting platform BetMGM. BetMGM has given him odds of +250 to win the tournament, meaning that a $100 wager on the Serb to lift the trophy will return $250 if it comes to fruition.
Reigning Miami Masters champion Carlos Alcaraz is the second favorite, with odds of +300. World No. 5 Stefanos Tsitsipas follows the Spaniard (+600 odds), with World No. 3 Alexander Zverev (+800 odds) on his heels.
Alcaraz Les 1/4 de finale théoriques du @ROLEXMCMASTERS :
Djokovic 🆚 Alcaraz
Ruud 🆚 Norrie
Auger-Aliassime 🆚 Tsitsipas
Rublev 🆚 Zverev
(par têtes de série)
With Djokovic and Alcaraz on course to meet in the quarterfinals, the 20-time Grand Slam champion also has the best odds (+100) of getting out of his quarter. The Spaniard lags slightly behind (+135), but the duo are comfortably ahead of the rest of the pack in their section. The third favorite to make it out of the first quarter is 14th seed Roberto Bautista Agut (+1400), followed by Taylor Fritz and Sebastian Korda (+2000).
The second quarter has Miami runner-up Casper Ruud as the clear favorite to make it to the semifinals (+100). 11th seed Hubert Hurkacz has the second-best chance (+600), followed by his first-round opponent Gael Monfils (+700).
The third quarter features Stefanos Tsitsipas in the driver's seat (+110), while clay expert Diego Schwartzman is favored next (+450). Sixth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, who has had a horrid few weeks, is the third-favorite (+750) to come out of the quarterfinals in this section.
Alexander Zverev appears to be in prime position to progress to the semifinals (+150) from the fourth quarter, but Andrey Rublev and Jannik Sinner (+300) are expected to make life difficult for the German.
2022 Monte-Carlo Masters Predictions
While Novak Djokovic is the logical option based on reputation, the Serb's current form has to be taken into consideration. Having played only three matches in the last four months, the top seed might not be in top shape physically and mentally.
Carlos Alcaraz, therefore, becomes the safer option. In addition to his recent form, the World No. 11's ability on clay, where he has won two of his three ATP tour titles, makes him a much more enticing pick.
Carlos Alcaraz!
The 18yo beats Casper Ruud 7-5, 6-4 to win the Miami Open, his first career Masters 1000.
Alcaraz, now 18-2 in 2022, is the youngest ever player to win ATP Miami, beating Djokovic's record (2007).
Also the 3rd youngest ever to win a Masters 1000.
Incredible. https://t.co/7mLnKHbHhf
Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas is also a very exciting option, as is Andrey Rublev, who defeated Rafael Nadal in his run to the final last year. Another player who deserves to be in the running based on current form and ability on clay is Casper Ruud.
Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Monte Carlo Masters
2006 - 2021 https://t.co/gyzwUH7yNC
2022 Monte-Carlo Masters odds - Top 20 list
Novak Djokovic +250
Carlos Alcaraz +300
Stefanos Tsitsipas +600
Alexander Zverev +800
Casper Ruud +900
Andrey Rublev +1600
Jannik Sinner +2000
Diego Schwartzman +3300
Felix Auger-Aliassime +4000
Roberto Bautista Agut +5000
Hubert Hurkacz +5000
Pablo Carreno Busta +5000
Taylor Fritz +6600
Sebastian Korda +6600
Aslan Karatsev +6600
Gael Monfils +6600
Albert Ramos-Vinolas +6600
Cameron Norrie +6600
Fabio Fognini +6600
Alex de Minaur +6600