World number one Rafael Nadal will attempt to make a rebound from a surprise quarterfinal exit at last Monte Carlo Masters at the Barcelona Open, an event he has won eight times. He is slated to compete on his opening round match on Wednesday.
Nadal was bounced out of the Monte Carlo Masters, an event he has won eight times, to compatriot David Ferrer. This was his earliest exit at the ATP Masters 1000 event since 2003.
Nadal admitted that he “started the season OK except for some lack of confidence and competitiveness in important moments of certain matches.”
“I’ve faced adversities throughout my career, and this is just another one.”
