Rafael Nadal made his Masters 1000 debut as a qualifier in Monte Carlo 2003, still at 16. The young Spaniard toppled two rivals to reach the third round and create a memorable start at the ATP premium series. Nineteen years later, Rafa is one of the most decorated players at the Masters 1000 level, scoring over 400 victories and lifting 36 trophies from 53 finals!Nadal’s first prominent Masters 1000 results came in 2005 when he conquered four titles from five finals. Year after year, the Spaniard was in contention for at least one Masters 1000 title, advancing into at least one final in 17 different seasons to match Roger Federer’s record!Since 2005, Rafa did not play a Masters 1000 final only in 2020, extending his legacy and making a …