Watch Hot Shot as Rafael Nadal lands a winner from the furthest part of the court against Diego Schwartzman at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. Watch live matches at tennistv.com. Photo: Getty Images
Watch Hot Shot as Rafael Nadal nails a scorching passing shot past Alexander Zverev at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Photo: Getty Images
Rafael Nadal didn’t give Alexander Zverev the birthday gift he desired the most on Thursday at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, with the Spaniard scoring a commanding 6-1, 6-1 third-round victory in 69 minutes. The Spanish superstar did little wrong against the 20-year-old #NextGenATP German as he improved to 60-4 lifetime at the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament, where he is attempting to lift a 10th trophy. "Before the match, I thought it was going to be a big test for me, a very hard match,” admitted Nadal. “I went on court knowing it's going to be one of these kind of matches that if you don't play well, you are probably going to go out. But I played well....
Rafael Nadal has been hailed champion nine times at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. The Spaniard and a host of ATP World Tour players discuss his pursuit of a 10th triumph. Watch live matches at tennistv.com.
Watch Thursday highlights from the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters as Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal reach the quarter-finals, and Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka fall in surprising upsets. Watch live matches at tennistv.com. Photo: Getty Images