Monte Carlo order of play day 4: Rafael Nadal returns, Novak Djokovic in action
RAFAEL NADAL will begin his quest for an 11th Monte Carlo Masters title against Aljaz Bedene later today.
Nadal on why he's excited for the Monte-Carlo Masters
In 2017, Nadal became the first player in history to win a tournament ten times when he beat Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the final.
And after an injury-hit year, Nadal is ready to return on his favourite surface.
The world No 1 will face Bedene for just the second time, two years after their first meeting at Monte Carlo, which he won 6-3 6-3.
The Monte Carlo organisers have scheduled Nadal third on Court Rainier III with his match following Novak Djokovic’s clash against Borna Coric.
Rafael Nadal has won in Monte Carlo ten times
Japan’s Kei Nishikori opens play at 10am against Russian Daniil Medvedev.
ORDER OF PLAY - DAY 4
Court Rainier III (10am start)
Daniil Medvedev vs Kei Nishikori
Novak Djokovic vs Borna Coric
Rafael Nadal vs Aljaz Bedene
Fernando Verdasco vs Marin Cilic
Novak Djokovic beat Dusan Lajovic in the first round
Court Des Princes (10am start)
Karen Khachanov vs Gilles Simon
Fabio Fognini vs Jan-Lennard Struff
Richard Gasquet vs Diego Schwartzman
Milos Raonic vs Marco Cecchinato
Court 2 (10am start)
Roberto Bautista Agut vs Feliciano Lopez
Philipp Kohlschreiber vs Albert Ramos-Vinolas
Guillermo Garcia-Lopez vs Andreas Seppi
Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo vs Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini