ARTICLES:
- Rafa Reigns Again In Monte-Carlo | Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters
The victory here confirms that I am better and I am very happy. Is very, very emotional week for me, very important event. Probably Monte-Carlo is one of the most important places in my career without any doubt.
“To win again here after three years is something so special for me. So very happy for that. I am enjoying emotionally.
“I know I worked hard to have this trophy with me. I am enjoying this moment. It’s an emotional moment after some tough moments. But that’s part of the life, is part of the sports in general.
“Today winning nine times here is something unbelievable for me.”
- Rafael Nadal Glad He Won 9th Monte Carlo Title the Hard Way | New York Times
“It has been a very important week,” Nadal said. “The victory confirms that I am better.”
Nadal is not going to get carried away. He has his sights set on a ninth title in Barcelona, having not won there since 2013, which is when he last reached the final.
“We will see how things are in the next six months (but) I have to enjoy this moment,” Nadal said. “Tomorrow I will start to think about Barcelona.”
- Nadal Enjoys Long Rallies But Thrives On Shorter Points | ATP World Tour
Nadal’s ninth title in Monte-Carlo was built much more on suffocating defense than anything else. He made Wawrinka snap a racket over his leg after four games. He also dominated Andy Murray and Monfils in deciding sets. If you simply can’t put a ball away, it makes for a very tough day at the office. The king of clay just put his crown back on his head.
PHOTOS:
- Rafael Nadal beats Gael Monfils to win ninth Monte Carlo Masters
- Singles Final | Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters
VIDEOS:
- Nadal Downs Monfils Monte Carlo 2016 Final Highlight
- Interview: Nadal Talks About Ninth Title Monte Carlo 2016
- Monte Carlo 2016 Hot Shots Countdown
- Rafa Nadal celebrates 2016 Monte Carlo title with ball boys | Barbara Grassi
- Rafael Nadal: “Une grande émotion” (in French) | FranceTVSport
- Match Point: Nadal, maître du Rocher | FranceTVSport
It is great to see you again doing your best in tennis. I like your humble attitude as always.
Bienvenido al triunfo sigue asi de confident, sigues y seguiras siendo el Rey del Clay, Vamos Rafa
Sweet moment of joy and happiness, Bravo Rafa, Bravo Gael, two sporting players, no drama, no whinging, just 2 sets of amazing tennis. Superb entertainment for an appreciative crowd. Now to build on this victory but also to pace himself and be ready for Roland Garros. My tickets booked, apartment and flights.
😘 Rafa Nadal ❤️ King of Clay 4ever 🎾💪👑
Congratulations Rafa, so so so happy for you. Never once doubted that you could win again. All you need is faith in God and yourself. So beautiful to see you and Maria kissing. You are so right for each other. Go on now to win many more tournaments and get rid of that monkey on your back, that is Djokovic. You CAN beat him.
Precious moment with his girlfriend : ) VAMOS DEAR RAFA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) We are still so very happy here about your fantastic victory and your beautiful Trophy….very happy for you & your team!!!! : ) Later on the day, our son’s team won 3:0 in soccer….: ) & they are 1st in their division…… I would say this is a special Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) VAMOS SWEETHEART & have lots of fun & a wonderful time in Barcelona!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : )
Congrats. to you Rafa. I was so happy for you winning and I wish you all the best in your next tournament Champ.
OVER WHELMED WITH JOY AND PRIDE FOR YOU RAFA,GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR TENACITY,WILL POWER,AND THE NEVER GIVE UP ATTITUDE.LOVE AND GOOD WISHES FOR MANY MORE REWARDS.
Will never give up on Rafa and can’t see anyone taking his King of Clay title away from him
Always and forever a fan of Rafa
He sure is! The King of Clay is here to stay! Vamos Rafa!
Vamos Rafa!
Congratulations Rafa so very happy for you. I always knew you could win again.
Believing in you always. 💛
He was playing flawless tennis, serves, ftwork, backhand . humble. respectful. he deserved to win, monfiles played great also … happy days … for rafa ..