Monte Carlo Masters tournament director David Massey has revealed that Rafael Nadal is “the first player to be registered” for this year’s tournament. Nadal, 36, hasn’t played since the Australian Open due to a hip injury.
The Monte Carlo Masters will start on April 9 and it is widely believed that Nadal intends to return to competition at the start of the clay-court season
. Monte Carlo boss Massey has confirmed that Nadal has every intention of returning to play in Monte Carlo, but he clarified there is no guarantee the Spaniard can start the clay-court season at time.
“Rafa was the first [joueur] to register. He really wants to play at the Monte-Carlo Masters and gives himself every chance to participate in the tournament he loves so much“Massey said in a statement to ESPN.
Nadal package for Indian Wells and Miami.
After leaving the Australian Open in the second round, Nadal underwent tests to determine the extent of his injury. Although Nadal was initially expected to be out for six to eight weeks, it was widely believed that the Spaniard would skip Indian Wells and Miami in order to focus on preparing for the clay season. .
On February 28, Nadal announced his withdrawal from the Sunshine Double. “It’s been a while since I communicated with you. I took a leave of absence, started rehabilitation, gymnastics and physiotherapy as instructed by the doctors.
I am preparing to return in the best conditions. JI’m sad that I can’t participate in Indian Wells or Miami. I’m very sad not to be here. I will miss all my American fans, but hope to see them again later this year during the summer,” Nadal wrote on Twitter.
In Monte Carlo, Nadal won the tournament a record 11 times. It remains to be seen whether Nadal will be able to return to competition in Monte-Carlo.
