Nadal ready for comeback

Rafael Nadal says he has no hope of retaining his Montreal Masters title as he returns to action.

World number two keeps expectations in check

Rafael Nadal believes he has no hope of retaining his Montreal Masters title as he prepares to return to action after over two months out. The world number two makes his first appearance since May in Canada on Monday as he bids to regain his fitness after a lengthy spell resting his tendonitis-plagued knees. And, having had little practice time prior to his arrival in North America, he has warned that he is highly unlikely to challenge for either the Montreal or Cincinnati Masters. "I'm aware that I am going to Montreal and Cincinnati to lose. It's logical," he said. "I'm not sure about my level on the first tournament. I'm not even sure if I'll have pain again." Meanwhile, Roger Federer, who has already won the French Open and Wimbledon in 2009, will also make his return in the tournament just three weeks after the birth of his twin daughters.