Alex de Minaur's losing run continues in Monte Carlo, John Millman through to second round

Australia's number-one ranked male player Alex de Minaur has exited the rain-interrupted Monte-Carlo Masters in the opening round, extending his run of losses on the ATP Tour to four consecutive matches.

But in positive news for the Australian men's contingent, John Millman progressed to the second round, a day after compatriots Jordan Thompson and Alexei Popyrin won their opening matches.

Karatsev, who made headlines with his incredible run to the Australian Open semi-finals as a qualifier, will next meet world number five Stefanos Tsitsipas.