Monte Carlo Masters: Five MUST SEE Photos from the Quarterfinals

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MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – APRIL 19: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a forehand against Guido Pella of Argentina in their quarter final match during day six of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters at Monte-Carlo Country Club on April 19, 2019 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /

The Monte Carlo Masters knows one man as its greatest champion and that man is Rafael Nadal. The 11-time men’s singles champion is also the three-time defending champ.

In the above photo, three-time defending men’s singles champion hits a stellar shot against Guido Pella at the 2019 Monte Carlo Masters. Rafael Nadal is right at home at Monte-Carlo this week. He finds himself in the semifinals, one step away from yet another shot at a title. The Spanish superstar defeats Pella in straight sets, winning 7-6 (1), 6-3.

Everyone loves watching Nadal in action during the clay court season. He is the player to beat right now with Novak Djokovic out of the mix. Plus, he is always the player to beat this time of year. The King of Clay has rallied and put on a strong performance so far at the Monte Carlo Masters. He is gaining momentum as he always does in the action leading up to Roland Garros.

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Nadal takes on Fognini in the semifinals next. Medvedev takes on Lajovic. Of course, Rafa is the favorite moving forward at the 2019 Monte Carlo Masters. Any of these players is capable of completing a title-run though. Check back for updates, more photos, and predictions of the semifinals and finals at Monte-Carlo.

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