Rafael Nadal wins his 9th Monte Carlo Masters title, equals Novak Djokovic's record (photos)

Rafael Nadal, on Sunday, beat French man Gael Monfils to win his 9th Monte Carlo Masters title and has also equaled World No 1 Novak Djokovic by winning his 28th career Masters title.

Nadal, who has struggled for form since taking seven months out because of a knee injury, withdrew from last month's Miami Open due to a virus but won the Monte Carlo masters in grand fashion after overcoming two competitive sets with a 7-5, 5-7, 6-0 win, making it his first title of the year. Congrats to him! More photos after the cut...