On the eve of the 2006 Monte-Carlo Masters Series presented by ROLEX, defending champion Rafael Nadal opened the new players locker-room.

The Spaniard cut the ribbon in the presence of Madam de Massy, President of the Federation Monégasque Tennis and Committee of Tournament, as well as Tournament Director Zeljko Franulovic, Director of the Monte-Carlo Country Club Francis Truchi and Managing Director of ATP Europe Horst Klosterkemper.