Nadal wins second in a row
Rafael Nadal has won his second tournament in a row after he beat David Ferrer in the final of the Barcelona Open 6-1, 4-6, 6-1.
After defeating Roger Federer last week in the Monte Carlo Classic he continued to add to his storied career on clay.
Nadal’s 21st straight win at the tournament improved his record to 20-1 in clay-court finals, including 4-0 at Barcelona. The second-ranked Spaniard, who has won 103 of his last 104 matches on clay, improved to 25-8 in finals overall.
Nadal moved to 6-3 against the fifth-ranked Ferrer, whom he beat on his way to a fourth straight trophy at Monte Carlo last week. The three-time French Open champion will go for a fourth straight Masters Series title in Rome, starting Monday.
Nadal’s continued dominance on clay gives him even more momentum going towards the French Open.
