Rafael Nadal win title at Barcelona Open
Rafael Nadal started with his 9th Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell title, for final two-time defending in Catalan capital a champion Kei Nishikori.
Rafa, has earned his 49th clay-court crown, drawing even with Guillermo Vilas atop the Open Era list. Achieving his first Barcelona championship since 2013 having previously prevailed from 2005-09 and 2011-13. Nadal won three tournaments nine times from Barcelona, Monte-Carlo and Roland Garros.
We all have thoughts if Rafa will be able to win the big one in Roland Garros in early June, but right now looks peerless still 6 weeks before the final week of Roland Garros.
According for brothers Bryans won third Barcelona title and 110th tour-level title overall, their second title of the month after missing out on a title during the first three months of the season, overall improved to 19-3 in Barcelona.
Granollers was trying to become the first home doubles champion at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona since 1997. He and Cuevas are now 2-3 in ATP World Tour finals together.
Highlights for Nadal: “Lot of chances for both of us but I think I have been solid, I feel happy that I handled all these important moments well mentally, working so hard to enjoy moments like this. The fact that I’m playing at home is always even more special. I’m very happy and I feel lucky to enjoy this again, sources told.
Highlights Nishikori said: “It’s a great start to the clay court season. Even though I lost today I gained some confidence. I gave away too many opportunities. And if I could get a couple more points on those important points, maybe the game changes a little bit.”
