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Rafa Nadal and Kei Nishikori have participated in the main promotional event of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, which was set up in the interior of the Palau de la Música, a masterpiece of Catalan modernism. The two tennis players exchanged a ... Read more »

2019 Monte Carlo Masters SF Rafael Nadal vs. Fabio Fognini  4-6 2-6

Q. Can you explain your vision of the match today?
RAFAEL NADAL: No. Vision is clear. I played a very bad game against a good player, so in that situation, you have to lose. That's what I did this afternoon. ... Read more »

2019 Monte Carlo Masters QF Rafael Nadal bt. Guido Pella  7-6(1) 6-3

Next opponent - Fabio Fognini or Borna Coric

"It was a very tough first set physically and mentally, too. Losing the first three games with my serve was tough. But I found a way at the right time," Nadal said. ... Read more »

2019 Monte Carlo Masters R3 Rafael Nadal bt. Grigor Dimitrov  6-4 6-1

Next opponent - Guido Pella

"I felt good. I think that the first set was a high-quality set of tennis," Nadal said. "The second set [there] were a little bit more mistakes and the wind was even [greater] later in the match. The wind is for both of us, and of course always have an impact.  ... Read more »

2019 Monte Carlo Masters R2 Rafael Nadal bt. Roberto Bautista Agut  6-1 6-1

Next opponent - Grigor Dimitrov

"This is just the first match. [It has] been a very positive start," said Nadal. "The result says that. And the feeling on court, too... I just started well. It's the first match in almost a year on this surface. But, of course, a start like this helps." ... Read more »

“In terms of tennis, I can’t complain much. Every time that I played I have been in a position to win tournaments. Life has been too good for me to be frustrated. But yes, at some point, even if I appreciate all the things that this sport has given me and this ... Read more »