
Rafael Nadal Wins 11th Monte Carlo Title for Record 31st Masters Series Title
(April 22, 2018) Rafael Nadal defeated Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-2 in the Monte Carlo Masters final to become the first man in the Open era to win the same title 11 times. His win also gives him a record 31 Masters Series titles, one ahead of Novak Djokovic.
“It’s unbelievable,” Nadal said after the match.
“It’s something difficult to imagine.”
The win, which was his 76th tournament title, keeps the Spaniard at No. 1 in the world.
Nadal lost a total of only 21 games en route to the title. This was first tournament that the 16-time major winner completed since last year. Nadal had to retire from his quarterfinal match at the Australian Open with a right hip injury.
Nadal plays next in Barcelona, where he is the defending champion. He’ll be attempting to win that title for an eighth time.