This 1000 features no Novak Djokovic, but plenty of intrigue. Presented by FanDuel Sportsbook.

The Spaniard's special day falls during the championship match at his home Masters 1000 event this year.

Two-time reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz hopes to get up and running on clay after missing the past two weeks with injury.

The 20-year-old Spaniard begins his title defense in his first European clay-court event of the season after skipping Monte Carlo and Barcelona because of a right arm injury.

Says Rafa, "I really want to go out there and make the most of every opportunity I am given."

"Thank you Garbi for giving so much to Spanish tennis," Badosa wrote in a heartfelt post on social media.

"It was a positive week of training and I'll be on the court," said Nadal, who will face Flavio Cobolli in his opening match.

The 20-year-old from Spain won the title at the clay-court Barcelona Open in 2022 and 2023.

Carlitos had previously pulled out of Monte Carlo with the same right arm injury.

The Wimbledon champion had been doing low-key training with strapping to his arm and announced that he is unable to play.