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Nadal Bids For 11th Monte-Carlo Crown In Loaded Top Half

Rafael Nadal has a tough task if he is to lift an 11th trophy at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, with three players in the Top 10 of the ATP Rankings and also two-time former champion Novak Djokovic in his half of the draw, following the ceremony at the Atrium du Casino de Monte-Carlo on Friday. The Spanish star, who is attempting to capture his 54th clay-court crown, will need to potentially beat Dominic Thiem or Djokovic, before a possible semi-final against Grigor Dimitrov or David Goffin. Nadal, who will meet Aljaz Bedene or a qualifier in the second round, could face Adrian Mannarino in the third round, prior to a quarter-final against 2013 and 2015 titlist Djokovic or Thiem. Nadal...

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My First Challenger Title: Nadal's Historic Victory In Barletta 2003

Every star has had their start here. Regardless of potential and promise, all players have come through the ATP Challenger Tour as they begin their climb to the upper echelons of the game. For some, the ascent to the top is lightning fast, rapidly progressing through the level en route to the ATP World Tour. Only seven players have lifted a Challenger trophy at the age of 16 and under. It's no surprise that Rafael Nadal belongs to that exclusive club. Exactly 15 years ago, Nadal stepped on the clay courts of the Tennis Club Hugo Simmen in Barletta, Italy, and the future World No. 1 would emerge with his first crown. It was a harbinger of the Spaniard's future,...

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