Watch as Rafael Nadal discusses his win over Aljaz Bedene to reach the third round at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters and why this year is particularly special to the Spaniard. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
World No. 1 Rafael Nadal received a thunderous welcome to Court Rainier III on Wednesday and he didn’t disappoint the capacity crowd on his return to the ATP World Tour at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. The Spanish superstar, a record 10-time champion, was fluent and impressive in his 6-1, 6-3 second-round victory over Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia in 68 minutes. "It was a positive start," said Nadal. "That's all. It's important for me to win matches, of course. I need days on court. Since Shanghai last year, I have spent not enough time on court competing. Every match that I have the chance to win is a great news, because it [helps my] confidence and is a chance to play...
Watch highlights as Rafael Nadal battles past Aljaz Bedene as the Spaniard pursues his 11th title at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Novak Djokovic, Marin Cilic and Kei Nishikori also managed their way into the last 16 at Monte Carlo. Photo Credit: Realis/Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
Wednesday would be a mighty fine day to catch a flight – or a ride – to Monte-Carlo and plop yourself in front of Court Rainier III. Two former champions and the second seed will compete on the main show court of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, the season's first clay-court ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament. But no one has to debate who will be the main attraction on day four: 10-time champion Rafael Nadal takes that honour. The 31-year-old will begin his path to an unprecedented 11th title in the Principality. View FedEx ATP Head2Head for the following matches from the 2018 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters & vote for who you think will win! Djokovic v Coric | Cilic v...