Match Details
Fixture: Gael Monfils vs Camilo Ugo Carabelli
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Date: April 23, 2026
Round: Round of 128
Venue: Caja Mágica in Madrid, Spain
Surface: Clay
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Prize Money: €8,235,540
Gael Monfils vs Camilo Ugo Carabelli preview
Seasoned Frenchman Monfils is in the twilight of his career and will compete in his last Madrid Open, starting with Ugo Carabelli.
In his last appearance, the 39-year-old will look to claim his maiden crown in Madrid. Monfils began his clay season at the Monte-Carlo Masters and produced a masterclass to get the better of Tallon Griekspoor in a three-set affair. The veteran’s campaign came to a bitter end after he fell to Alexander Bublik despite a valiant effort.
On the other hand, Camilo Ugo Carabelli has already competed on clay in two tournaments this season. He began his clay season at Grand Prix Hassan II and stormed into the semifinal with his inspiring performances. He crossed paths with young Spanish prodigy Rafael Jordar and suffered an emphatic defeat.
Ugo Carabelli then shifted his focus to the Barcelona Open and once again encountered Jordar, but this time in the Round of 16. Even though their meet-up was quite early, history repeated itself. Jordar once again got the better of the Argentine and suffered an early exit.
Gael Monfils vs Camilo Ugo Carabelli Head-To-Head
Monfils and Carabelli have never faced each other. The Round of 128 clash will mark their first official ATP encounter.
Gael Monfils vs Camilo Ugo Carabelli odds
Gael Monfils vs Camilo Ugo Carabelli prediction
With Monfils on his retirement tour, he will look to enjoy the competitive action in Madrid for as long as he can. The Frenchman, who is ranked 200th in the world, has arrived in Madrid as a wildcard entry. He will face a stern challenge against the 57th-ranked Argentine. Monfils, who will retire at the end of the season, has just three wins to his name this year, which raises serious doubts over his capability to oust Carabelli in the opening round.
Meanwhile, the Argentine has impressed with his performances, registering a remarkable win over Karen Khachanov in the opening round of the Barcelona Open. He even orchestrated a semifinal run in Marrakech and a quarterfinal finish at the ATP Buenos Aires.
Carabelli has a much better win ratio on clay, at 64.77%, compared to Monfils’ 61.49%. While Monfils can deny Carabelli a set, concerns remain over his potential to cross the finishing line.
Predicted winner: Camilo Ugo Carabelli
Gael Monfils vs Camilo Ugo Carabelli Tips
Tip 1: Camilo Ugo Carabelli to win in three sets.
Tip 2: No set to go to a tie-break.
Edited by Hitesh Nigam
