There was little doubt that Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev were the most in-form players on the ATP World Tour, so it was only fitting that they battled it out for the final clay-court ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title of the season at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. A lot was on the line for Nadal — the Spaniard needed to lift his eighth trophy at the Foro Italico to regain the top spot in the ATP Rankings after losing it this week to Roger Federer due to his quarter-final loss at the Mutua Madrid Open (l. to Thiem) last week. And despite trailing by a break in the third set, Nadal came back to defeat Zverev 6-1, 1-6, 6-3...
Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah had their backs against the wall throughout the week at the Foro Italico. And on Sunday, the Colombians survived once again to claim their maiden ATP World Tour Masters 1000 crowns. Cabal and Farah rallied past Pablo Carreno Busta and Joao Sousa 3-6, 6-4, 10-4 to take the title at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia. Appearing in their second final at the Masters 1000 level, having finished runners-up in Miami in 2014, the duo went one step further to emerge victorious. "This is the title we have been looking for, for a long time," said Cabal. "We've been working hard for it. Hard work pays off in the end and we're really happy about it....
Top seed Rafael Nadal reacts to his eighth title win at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia after defeating Alexander Zverev in a thriller. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
Watch highlights as Rafael Nadal captures his eighth trophy at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, helping him climb back into the No. 1 spot in the ATP Rankings. Photo Credit: Julian Finney/Getty Images. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
The fireworks will be flying on Sunday at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, as the two hottest players on the ATP World Tour are set for a championship clash in Rome. Top seed and seven-time champion Rafael Nadal will square off against second seed and reigning titlist Alexander Zverev in a highly-anticipated showdown on the clay of the Foro Italico. It is only fitting that the gladiators renew their budding rivalry in Rome, with plenty on the line for both players. One year after making his debut appearance at the Nitto ATP Finals, Zverev is well on his way to return to The O2. The German is assured of securing the top spot in the ATP Race To London on Monday...
