​Rafael Nadal was injured in the second round of the Australian Open and has not played on the ATP circuit, but now the great Iberian champion has confirmed his presence at one of his favorite tournaments.

Rafael Nadal returns to the Monte Carlo Masters court

Thus, Nadal will return to the field at the Monte Carlo Masters (April 9-16), a competition that the Iberian has won a record 11 times.

Rafa has recovered from a hip flexor injury and stepped up training over the past week to return to the track on his favorite surface, clay.

“Rafa was the first player to sign. He wants to play in Monaco and is giving himself every chance to take part in this tournament, which he loves so much and which he has won 11 times in singles, including a record eight titles in a row between 2005 and 2012.” David Massey, Monte Carlo Tournament Director.

Rafael Nadal, 36, has previously used Monte Carlo as a key event in his build-up to Roland Garros, the Grand Slam he has won 14 times (the Iberian has 22 major trophies).