Rafael Nadal returns to his favourite clay court surface this week in Monte Carlo where he'll be out to extend his incredible 42-match, 10-year unbeaten run in the principality's Masters event.
The 26-year-old Spaniard last lost on the clay of Monte Carlo as a fresh-faced 16-year-old, but he says he's not such a hot favourite this year.
Nadal's bidding for a ninth straight Monte Carlo title, having had three weeks off since his win at the Indian Wells hardcourt tournament to rest his troublesome knees.
