The Spanish legend, Rafael Nadal hasn’t had the best of starts to his 2023 season. Although he entered the season-opening Grand Slam tournament as the defending champion, Nadal had to withdraw midway through the tournament due to an injury. Following his recurring injury struggles, speculations about his retirement were doing the rounds. However, now it looks like the ‘King of Clay’ is ready to quash all rumors by making an emphatic return to the court. Nadal’s comeback will undoubtedly add to the excitement of the tour. The match will give fans a chance to witness one of the greatest players of all time in action once again.

The tournament organizers of the Monte Carlo Masters have confirmed that Rafael Nadal is eyeing a return to the event. The 36-year-old has been out of action since the Australian Open. The Spanish tennis legend has been focusing on his recovery and training for his return to the court.

Rafael Nadal excites fans with a possible comeback in the Monte Carlo Masters

According to David Massey, who is leading the organization of the Masters 1000 event, Nadal was the first player to be registered for the Monte Carlo Masters, as reported by Eurosport. Massey also revealed that Nadal is keen to take part in the tournament.

Massey said, “Rafa was the first [player] to be registered… He really wants to play at the Monte Carlo Masters and is giving himself every chance to take part in the tournament he’s so fond of.”

The King of Clay’s love for Monte Carlo Masters is not unknown, as he has dominated the tournament for over a decade. The clay court event has always been the starting point of the clay season.

Nadal’s injury layoff has been a setback for him, but he has used the time off to recover and come back stronger. He posted a video on social media last week, which showed him training on the clay with a caption that simply read “yes.” The post sparked excitement among his fans, who are eagerly waiting for his return.

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The clay court season is Nadal’s favorite time of the year. The King of Clay has been a dominant force on the surface for over a decade.

Nadal suffered a Grade 2 injury during the 2023 Australian Open

Rafael Nadal suffered a horrific injury to his left leg during the season opening Grand Slam. This incident happened during his second-round match against Mackenzie McDonald. Following the match, his medical team had to conduct an MRI test the next day in Melbourne. The results showed the severity of the injury. Despite struggling and grimacing throughout the match, Nadal continued finished the match as he didn’t want to withdraw as the defending champion.

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The scene was heartbreaking for fans and even for Nadal’s wife, Maria Francisca Perello as Nadal’s sister consoled her during the match. Do you think Nadal can regain his form in the clay-court season?