Congratulations to Rafael Nadal for winning the Monte Carlo Masters yesterday, beating Gael Monfils in three sets. Nadal has now won two different tournaments 9 times (he also has 9 French Open titles) and this win allows him to tie Djokovic with the most Masters 1000 titles at 28.
This is Nadal's first trophy since winning the German Open last August. This was also his first final appearance since January when he lost to Djokovic at the Qatar Open. Novak's shocking loss early in the tournament opened the doors for Rafa because mentally and physically, he still has major trouble against the current world #1. While Nadal is nowhere near his peak for, I hope this tournament win gives him the confidence he needs to start even winning titles again and put up stronger fights when he faces Novak. I am still hoping that Rafa has enough left in him to win at least one more French Open title. Winning the first big clay title of the year is a step in the right direction.
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This is Nadal's first trophy since winning the German Open last August. This was also his first final appearance since January when he lost to Djokovic at the Qatar Open. Novak's shocking loss early in the tournament opened the doors for Rafa because mentally and physically, he still has major trouble against the current world #1. While Nadal is nowhere near his peak for, I hope this tournament win gives him the confidence he needs to start even winning titles again and put up stronger fights when he faces Novak. I am still hoping that Rafa has enough left in him to win at least one more French Open title. Winning the first big clay title of the year is a step in the right direction.
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