Despite the Monte Carlo Masters appearing to confirm Rafael Nadal’s participation on social media, he has denied rumors that he will be returning there without a doubt. The Monte Carlo Masters, which start on April 9, has Nadal on the entry list, and the tournament’s social media account appears to have announced the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s return. Nadal has been sidelined by a hip injury since the Australian Open and it is not clear when he can be back to competition.
During a recent interview, Nadal commented: “I don’t know who gets this information. Obviously, if it were true, I would confirm it, but unfortunately, I can’t. I’m following my course and I don’t know when I’ll play again, that’s the truth.”
I’m in a phase of increasing work. If I knew when I was going to return, I would say so, but I don’t know. I can’t confirm that I will play in Monte Carlo, things are seen day by day. I prefer to say things when I really know them.”
Rafael Nadal in 2023
Now the world no.13, Nadal played his last match on the 18th of January when he lost to world no.55 Mackenzie Mcdonald 6-4 6-4 7-5 in the 2nd round of the Australian Open (draw).
Presently, during this year the Spaniard has achieved an overall 1-3 match record.
He is also scheduled to play in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell). The main draw will start on the 17th of April.
Alcaraz in Miami, ranking, and results in 2023
LWWWWWWWWW Ranked no.1, the Spaniard has achieved an overall 16-1 match record in 2023. Alcaraz is participating in Miami where he ousted the world no.100 Facundo Bagnis 6-0 6-2 and the world no.76 Dusan Lajovic 6-0 7-65.
Carlos Alcaraz will play the world no.19 Tommy Paul in the 4th round on Tuesday at 4:30 pm on STADIUM. Their actual head to head record is 1-0 for Paul.
Alcaraz has won 2 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Rio de Janeiro (Rio Open).
Alcaraz won 8 titles in his career: 3 on hard courts and 5 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell). The main draw will start on the 17th of April.
Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz squared off 3 times. Their head to head is 2-1 for Nadal. Before, the last time they competed against each other, Carlos Alcaraz won 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the quarter in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) in May 2022.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
LWWWLWLWWW Now the world no.2, Novak played his last match on the 3rd of March when he was overcome by world no.5 Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-4 in the semifinal in Dubai (draw).
At the moment, during this season Novak has a 15-1 record. Novak has won 2 titles in 2023 in Adelaide and Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic |
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