Rafael Nadal in monstrous form ahead of his Monte Carlo title defense

KING OF CLAY. Rafael Nadal seems to be already in regal form ahead of his title defense in Monte Carlo

Rafael Nadal getting ready for Monte Carlo

Rafael Nadal seems to have regained his fitness pretty quickly in Mallorca.

The King of Clay had to withdraw before playing the semifinal in Indian Wells against Roger Federer to then skip also the Miami Open.

Rafa decided to go back to Mallorca to get ready for the clay court season that is always the most important moment of the year for the Spanish legend.

Rafael Nadal preparing to defend his title in Monte Carlo

The Spaniard wants to arrive fully fit to defend his first title in 2019 in Monte Carlo where he has won the tournament 11th times! Last year Nadal annihilated Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-2 in the final.

The Rafa Nadal Academy posted a couple of scary videos of Rafa training on clay.

Enjoy the view.