Rafael Nadal debuted at the Masters 1000 as a qualifier in Monte Carlo 2003, still 16 years old. The young Spaniard outlasted two rivals to reach the third round and create a memorable start to the ATP premium series. Nineteen years later, Rafa is one of the most decorated players at the Masters 1000 level, with more than 400 wins and 36 trophies in 53 finals.Nadal’s first notable results at the Masters 1000 came in 2005, when he won four titles in five finals. Year after year, the Spaniard was in contention for at least one Masters 1000 title, advancing to at least one final in 17 different seasons to equal Roger Federer’s record!Since 2005, Rafa had not played a Masters 1000 final, only in 2020, expanding his l …