Rafael Nadal claimed the ninth Roland Garros crown in 2014. The Spaniard struggled with injuries, failing to challenge top rivals for the next two years, despite staying in the top-10. Nadal had to wait nearly two years to lift another notable title, winning the trophy at Monte Carlo 2016 over Gael Monfils.It was Rafa’s ninth crown in the Principality, and equaled Novak Djokovic’s 28 Masters 1000 trophies. Nadal needed two hours and 46 minutes to fire Monfils 7-5, 5-7, 6-0, leaving the second set behind and assaulting the rival in the decider.Thus, the Spaniard won the 68th ATP title and secured at least …