The finest week of Albert Ramos-Vinolas’ career will have a final chapter on Sunday. The Spaniard, who will play his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 final at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters against Rafael Nadal, is receiving a perfect reward for his demanding pre-season. “It was hard, quiet and specific work,” said the World No. 24 to ATPWorldTour.com after his semi-final win on Saturday over Lucas Pouille. “I focused on very detailed things to work on, not just with tennis, but also physically. At the beginning of the year, the pre-season work didn’t pay off in Australia. The court was very quick for me and in my case does not help. I was really prepared and leaving that early was...
Watch highlights as Rafael Nadal and Albert Ramos-Vinolas advance to the championship match at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. Watch live matches at tennistv.com. Photo: Realis
Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez beat defending champions Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert to reach the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters doubles final. Watch live matches at tennistv.com. Getty Images photo.
Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez beat defending champions Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert to reach the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters doubles final. Watch live matches at tennistv.com. Getty Images photo.
Rafael Nadal will attempt to win an incredible 10th Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters crown on Sunday after defeating Belgian David Goffin in their Saturday semi-final 6-3, 6-1. The fourth seed will now square off against fellow Spaniard and No. 15 seed Albert Ramos-Vinolas. Nadal, who will be contesting his 11th final (9-1 record) at the Monte-Carlo Country Club, will also look to seal his 29th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 crown (28-15). “It’s tough to believe that I’m in a final again here. It’s unbelievable news for me. It’s another great event. Having all these great results since the beginning of the season allows me to still have a position in the top eight [of the Emirates ATP Rankings]. That's a very...
