In a gripping Davis Cup showdown, Monaco's hopes were dashed as they succumbed to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Ecuador, under the blazing sun at the Monte-Carlo Country Club. Guillaume Couillard's valiant squad fell short in their quest to advance to the World Group I play-offs.
Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella started school again on Monday 11 September. They were dropped off by their parents, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, at the Institution François d'Assise-Nicolas Barré (FANB).


