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...
Rafael Nadal talks fighting through Diego Schwartzman to reach the semi-finals at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters and looks ahead to playing David Goffin. Watch live matches at tennistv.com
Fourth seed Rafael Nadal did not have things his own way in cold conditions and under the floodlights at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, surviving a first-set comeback and a spirited display by Argentinean Diego Schwartzman on Friday night to win 6-4, 6-4 in one hour and 40 minutes. "It wasn’t easy to find a real way to win, but I played much better in the last three-and-a-half games, more aggressive with my forehand. I finally found the way to create damage on the opponent,” said Nadal. I am in the semi-finals. That's what I'm looking for, a great start to the clay-court season.” Nadal will take on David Goffin on Saturday for a place in his 11th final in Monte-Carlo,...
Watch highlights as Rafael Nadal and David Goffin move into the semi-finals of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. Watch live matches at tennistv.com. Photo: Getty Images
