"Could be looking for a twelfth triumph": Rafael Nadal's next move following Indian Wells confirmed as clay court schedule begins

The Chief Executive Officer of the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters David Massey has confirmed that Spain’s legendary tennis star Rafael Nadal is eager to play in the competition.

The 37-year-old has recently returned to the court after spending nearly 12 months on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury. It was because of this reason he ended up missing three out of four Grand Slams.

Nadal’s return did not go as planned as he was forced to withdraw from the first Grand Slam of the year — the Australian Open — after suffering a niggle in the Brisbane International.

Massey was recently quoted in a report where he confirmed that Nadal’s entourage has reiterated that the player is eager to take part in the mega-event.

"I spoke to his team and they confirmed that he wants to play in Monte Carlo after taking part in Indian Wells,” he said. “We keep our fingers crossed for his health but we hope and trust that he will be able to come. He has already won the tournament 11 times and could be looking for a twelfth triumph.”

Nadal is often regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of men’s singles tennis in the Open era, having won as many as 22 Grand Slam titles.

Nadal has a fabulous record while playing in the Monte Carlo Masters where he won the title 11 times. The last of his title while playing in the competition came way back in 2017 when he defeated Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the final with a score of 6-1, 6-3.