Event Previews & Reviews from Monaco

In a shock defeat, the world No. 55, Jiri Vesely, has knocked defending champion, and favourite Novak Djokovic out of the 2016 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters in Monaco in round two.

Each September, the Port Hercule area of Monaco fills up with yachts, superyachts and luxury toys as the Monaco Yacht Show sails into town, bringing with it some of the world's leading yacht manufacturers and brokers.

Each April the principality of Monaco plays host to some of the biggest names in world tennis at the much-anticipated Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. Certainly one of the main sporting events on the Cote d'Azur, the 2018 edition is ready to offer you an unforgettable experience.

Summer is almost over but not quite. Beaches and the beach clubs still have their doors open.

The first quarter final match of the 2016 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters takes place today at 11:00am on Court Rainier III - No.10 Canadian Milos Raonic takes on the No. 2 seed British Andy Murray.

There's no denying that Monaco feels quieter as autumn slowly progresses but there's still plenty of things to do in the Principality in November.

The European clay court circuit begins with the third ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament of the season, the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. The tournament began on Sunday at the Monte-Carlo Country Club.

More runners than ever are expected to take part in France’s second-largest marathon. And as entries rapidly fill up, now is the time to enter.

Each May, the streets of Monaco are taken over with the unmistakable hum of Formula One cars and the smell of burning rubber as the Monaco Grand Prix comes to town.

At the ceremony, that took place last night at the Salles des Etoiles in Monaco, Usain Bolt and Simone Biles were named Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, following their outstanding performances in 2016.

The one event that everyone knows about, reads about, gossips about and generally wants to be at, is of course the Monaco Grand Prix. Renowned the world over for bringing together the multi-million euro sport of Formula One racing, A-list celebrities and those who just want to be seen and to enjoy the spectacle from the comfort of a luxury yacht.

Setting aside his plans for a romantic evening this year, British actor Hugh Grant has agreed to host the 2017 Laureus World Sports Awards on February 14th in Monte-Carlo.

The Riviera has warmed up nicely and the visitors are flocking to the beaches in Monaco.

After an action packed day on the clay yesterday we get ready for yet more aces, backhands and volleys as the second round gets underway at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters.

This time of year is the most charming time to be on the coast.

The final list of the 45 players to take part in the 2017 Monte-Carlo Masters tennis tournament will be revealed on 22nd March 2017. However, the tournament Director has already announced that the 2016 winner, Rafael Nadal, was among the first to register, as was local Monaco resident, Novak Djokovic.

The holiday season is underway with plenty of events organised in and around Monaco.

As the sun begins to heat the earth and our skin we can certainly feel that spring is in the air here in Monaco.