18 Petra Kvitova in the opening match . Rafael goes through to seventh consecutive Monte Carlo title match . No . 1 is looking to bounce back after two Masters Series final defeats in the U.S . He will face fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in Sunday 's final , having beaten Andy Murray . Fed Cup champions Italy lost 2 - 0 to Russia in final of men 's teams event .
Rafael goes through to seventh consecutive Monte Carlo title match . No . 1 is looking to bounce back after two Masters Series final defeats in the U.S . He will face fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in Sunday 's final , having beaten Andy Murray . Fed Cup champions Italy lost 2 - 0 to Russia in final of men 's teams event .