ATP Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal wins his fifth title since returning from injury
Page 1 of 1
ATP Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal wins his fifth title since returning from injury
Rafael Nadal clinched his third ATP Mutua Madrid Open title thanks to a comfortable straight sets victory against Stanislas Wawrinka, 6-2 6-4.
As the undisputed clay-court king, Nadal came through in just 71 minutes of action on the Caja Magica to record his fifth title in his seventh consecutive final since returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for seven months.
The fifth-ranked Nadal cruised to his 55th career title - his 40th on clay - while extending his head-to-head record against the Swiss to 9-0.
Wawrinka, who was aiming to lift his second successive title having won in Portugal last week, struggled to cope with the Spaniard's power throughout.
Fast pace
The 11-time grand slam winner rolled through the first set, racing into a 4-0 and 5-1 lead at the outset.
He won two of his seven break points while not allowing Wawrinka any chance to hit back, before the Spaniard claimed the set with an ace in just 31 minutes.
Wawrinka, the 15th seed, tried to battle back in the second but again he could not create any break points on the Nadal serve and it was only a matter of time before the home favourite finished things off.
Nadal broke again to go ahead 4-3 before serving out to claim his 23rd Masters Series title.
"The truth is that I am very happy and perhaps this victory is even more special where we have come from," he said afterwards.
"Last season was a difficult season and to play for me was a dream.
"This is the most aggressive I have been in a match.
"I think these have been intense matches in which I have been able to play well and thanks to this excellent crowd it has been easier."
As the undisputed clay-court king, Nadal came through in just 71 minutes of action on the Caja Magica to record his fifth title in his seventh consecutive final since returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for seven months.
The fifth-ranked Nadal cruised to his 55th career title - his 40th on clay - while extending his head-to-head record against the Swiss to 9-0.
Wawrinka, who was aiming to lift his second successive title having won in Portugal last week, struggled to cope with the Spaniard's power throughout.
Fast pace
The 11-time grand slam winner rolled through the first set, racing into a 4-0 and 5-1 lead at the outset.
He won two of his seven break points while not allowing Wawrinka any chance to hit back, before the Spaniard claimed the set with an ace in just 31 minutes.
Wawrinka, the 15th seed, tried to battle back in the second but again he could not create any break points on the Nadal serve and it was only a matter of time before the home favourite finished things off.
Nadal broke again to go ahead 4-3 before serving out to claim his 23rd Masters Series title.
"The truth is that I am very happy and perhaps this victory is even more special where we have come from," he said afterwards.
"Last season was a difficult season and to play for me was a dream.
"This is the most aggressive I have been in a match.
"I think these have been intense matches in which I have been able to play well and thanks to this excellent crowd it has been easier."
Similar topics
» ATP Madrid Masters: Rafael Nadal eyes a third straight title after reaching Rome semis
» ATP Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal reaches seventh consecutive final
» ATP Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal remains on course for eighth title
» Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal could play two matches in a day
» ATP Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal claims his eighth crown in Catalunya
» ATP Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal reaches seventh consecutive final
» ATP Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal remains on course for eighth title
» Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal could play two matches in a day
» ATP Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal claims his eighth crown in Catalunya
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
Tue May 21, 2013 10:58 pm by Devastating
» Jim Ross Predicts The Entire WWE Extreme Rules Pay Per View Lineup
Mon May 20, 2013 5:32 pm by Marvelous Mark
» British duo Katherine Legge and Pippa Mann among the qualifiers for Indianapolis 500
Mon May 20, 2013 10:10 am by Devastating
» Serie A: AC Milan'S 2-1 win at Siena booked their place in next season's Champions League
Mon May 20, 2013 9:28 am by Devastating
» Primera Liga: Barcelona, Rayo Vallecano, Deportivo and Athletic Bilbao secure wins
Mon May 20, 2013 9:25 am by Devastating
» Byron Nelson Championship: Sang-Moon Bae wraps up first PGA Tour win with 69
Mon May 20, 2013 9:04 am by Devastating
» Michael van Gerwen adds European Open to Premier League title
Mon May 20, 2013 8:57 am by Devastating
» Walter Mazzarri confirms he is leaving Napoli as Rafa Benitez linked with role
Mon May 20, 2013 8:56 am by Devastating
» Sporting Comebacks
Mon May 20, 2013 8:32 am by Zentaur