Rafael Nadal has been battling injuries he picked up during the Australian Open 2024, which saw him ending his campaign against USA’s Mackenzie Mcdonald in the second round. And as he missed the Indian Wells and Miami Open Masters, he lost his spot in the top 10 for the first time since he first entered in 2005.
The 36-year-old is currently recovering from injuries and is expected to return to the court for the Monte Carlo Masters and the Barcelona Open, which he missed last year due to a rib injury he sustained during the Indian Wells. Also Read: “I Wouldn’t Have Felt Threatened By Unvaccinated Novak Djokovic’s Presence”- Casper Ruud Says US’s Vaccination Mandate Is ‘Silly’ And ‘Childish’
David Ferrer, the director of the Barcelona Open tournament was asked if Nadal will participate in the tournament. The former World No. 3 said Nadal is playing five times a week and will want to mark his return for the Monte Carlo Masters.
“Today I have been speaking with his representative and he is training on land. He plays five days a week and the idea is for him to start in Monte Carlo (April 9), a week before our tournament,” Ferrer said. Also Read: “Novak Djokovic Didn’t Have Courage To Denounce His Father’s Involvement In Pro-Russian Sentiment At Australian Open”- Lesia Tsurenko’s Coach Nikita Vlasov
Monte Carlo Masters tournament director says Rafael Nadal was the 1st player to sign up
Rafael Nadal last lifted the Monte Carlo Masters trophy back in 2018 when he defeated Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-2 in the summit clash. But his last appearance in the tournament was in 2021 where he lost the quarter-final match to eventual champion Andrey Rublev.
Monte Carlo Masters director David Massey revealed that Rafael Nadal, who is an 11-time champion, was the first player to sign up for the tournament.
“Rafa was the first player to sign up. He wants to play in Monaco and is giving himself every chance to be able to participate in this tournament that he loves so much, and which he has won eleven times in singles, including a record eight consecutive titles between 2005 and 2012,” Massey said. Also Read: “Like The Anti-Hero Sometimes”- Chris Evert Warns That Novak Djokovic Will Turn More Dangerous After US Ban
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