Here's a short story:

(CNN) -- Rafael Nadal fired an ominous warning that he is ready to reclaim his French Open crown from Roger Federer after picking up a record-equaling sixth consecutive Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday. 

The world No. 3 earned his first tournament success in 11 months as he routed fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 6-0 6-1 to complete a triumphant return to his favored clay surface. 

The 23-year-old has had a difficult past year after his shock defeat at the French Open to eventual losing finalist Robin Soderling, with Federer earning his first win at Roland Garros. 

Nadal needed surgery on his knees after that setback, and his hiatus allowed Federer to take both his Wimbledon title and the No. 1 ranking. 

The Mallorcan reached the semifinals in his past two tournaments on hardcourts surfaces in the United States, and blitzed his opponents in Monaco as three times he dropped only one game in a match. 

"For me, it is very emotional," Nadal, who equaled the 106-year-old record of six Monte Carlo titles held by Englishman Reggie Doherty, told the ATP Tour Web site. 

"It is probably my favorite tournament. I love this tournament. To win here another time is a dream for me. The atmosphere here is unbelievable. I feel like I'm at home. 

"No one match during seven years have I felt the crowd against me. I just can say thank you very much everybody." 

Nadal's only defeat at the tournament was against Guillermo Coria as a 16-year-old in 2003, and world No. 12 Verdasco never looked like registering his first win over his compatriot in 10 encounters.  (End of story)

Provide your best guess for the following question. Give ONLY the guess, no other words or explanation.

For example:

Guess: <most likely guess, as short as possible; not a complete sentence, just the guess!>

Here are a few examples of questions and answers:

Question: who is the story about?
Guess: Rafael Nadal

Question: what is his age?
Guess: 23

Question: what is his raking?
Guess: No. 3

Question: who hold the top rank?
Guess: Federer

Question: what is the Number 1's first name?
Guess: Roger

Question: was Rafael injured at some point?
Guess: Yes

Question: what was malfunctioning?
Guess: his knees

Question: was the issue resolved?
Guess: Yes

Question: how?
Guess: surgery

Now answer the following question in the same format.

Question: does he like one type of court?

Yes