Rafael Nadal shrugs off fitness concerns ahead of return at Monte Carlo Masters Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: https://www.enable-javascript.com/ Rafael Nadal hits a return against Stefanos Tsitsipas during the Australian Open quarterfinals in Melbourne on Feb. 17. | AFP-JIJI REUTERS Apr 12, 2021 World No. 3 Rafael Nadal says he is fully fit and confident about his preparations as he begins his claycourt season at the Monte Carlo Masters with an eye on his pursuit of a 14th French Open crown. The Spaniard has not played a competitive match since loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open quarterfinals, having skipped a series of tournament due to a back injury he sustained in Melbourne.