Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal is the defending champion of the Barcelona Open.

Nadal has made 4 finals in 6 tournaments thus far in 2017.

Zverev has lost in all three of his meetings against Nadal, most recently at Monte-Carlo.

Rafael Nadal won his 10th Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday, 23 April.

Zverev has lost all three of his meetings with Nadal, including their last outing in Monte-Carlo.

Federer has recorded three consecutive wins over Nadal for the first time since their rivalry began in 2004.

Murray will begin his Barcelona campaign against Dustin Brown or Bernard Tomic on 26 April.

Nadal became the first player in the Open Era to win a single ATP event - the Monte-Carlo Masters - 10 times

Giorgio di Palermo believes Federer and Nadal have made fans love the game and will keep following it.

Nadal is looking to make history and win in Monte-Carlo for the 10th time.

Nadal is aiming for his 10th title at the ongoing Monte Carlo Masters.

Goffin handed Djokovic his fourth loss of the year on Friday (21 April).

Rusty world number one opts for Catalonia over Budapest as French Open preparations continue.

Becker also said the French Open will be 'extremely exciting' this year.

Nadal has made three finals in 2017 but is yet to win a title having lost two finals to Federer.

Djokovic returned from injury to progress to the third round at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

Nadal has had serious knee injuries during the course of his career.

Edmund triumphed in the all-British clash in straight sets.

Serbian is over elbow injury as clay court season starts at Monte Carlo masters.

World number one will face either Gilles Müller or wildcard Tommy Robredo following first-round bye.

Nadal will be among the favourites to win the 2017 Monte Carlo Masters.

Nadal is aiming to make it 10 titles at the Monte Carlo Masters.

Federer has risen from world number 17 to world number four in less than three months.

Spain crashed out of the competition after defeat to Serbia at the quarter-final stage.

Former French Open champion discusses Federer's renaissance and Rafael Nadal's clay campaign.

With 91 career singles titles, Federer is behind Ivan Lendl (94) and Jimmy Connors (109) in the all-time list.

Djokovic has defeated Nadal in their last three meetings on clay.

Federer has beaten Nadal four times in a row for the first time in his career.

Federer and Nadal hold the record for most Grand Slam finals played between two players - nine.

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic have won 44 Grand Slam titles among them in the last 15 years.