Hubert Hurkacz defeated Luciano Darderi 7–6, 5–7, 6–1 in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters on clay. The result upset the pre-match odds, with Darderi favoured at 1.38 to Hurkacz's 2.99. Hurkacz took control in the opening set through a tiebreak, before Darderi levelled by claiming the second set in a closely contested affair. The Polish player then dominated the third set to secure a decisive victory. The win represents a notable performance for Hurkacz on the Monte Carlo clay, where consistency has historically eluded him, and demonstrates his capacity to overcome favoured opponents in best-of-three formats.