When you're as hot as Rafael Nadal has been on the European clay, a pool plunge is warranted. Nadal was joined by ball kids in taking the traditional dive at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona, after claiming an unprecedented 10th Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell title.
The Spaniard defeated Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-1 on Sunday, completing a dominant week in which he did not drop a set. He has won 20 of 21 sets thus far on the European clay-court swing, having also streaked to his 10th Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters crown a week ago.
The number "10" has become a reoccurring motif for Rafael Nadal this clay-court season. Just one week after winning his 10th title at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, the Spaniard hit the double digit mark in titles once again with a convincing victory over Dominic Thiem at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, setting himself up as a clear contender to repeat the feat at Roland Garros. Nadal’s numbers on clay continue to be staggering. In addition to remaining unbeaten in Barcelona finals (10-0), he picked up his 71st ATP World Tour title (71-35 in finals) and 51st on clay (51-8 in finals). April continues to be the Spaniard’s most dominant month with 19 titles overall, followed by May (12), June (11)...
One week after securing a record 10th title at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, Rafael Nadal etched his name in the history books once again, lifting a 10th trophy at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. Nadal's historic conclusion to the month of April extended to home soil, defeating Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-1. "I'm very satisfied. It's been an emotional day for me. Playing in front of my crowd and my club and winning a 10th title here is something that's impossible to even dream of. It's very special and unique,” said Nadal. “I played my best match of the tournament this afternoon against probably the toughest opponent in the tournament, so I'm very happy." Nadal has relinquished just one set in...
Watch highlights as Rafael Nadal defeats Dominic Thiem to prevail once again at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. Watch Iive matches at tennistv.com. Photo: Barcelona Open Bans Sabadell
