ATP News : 2008


FOURTH BARCELONA TITLE

Top-seeded Spaniard Rafael Nadal claimed his fourth straight title at the Open Sabadell Atlantico in Barcelona on Sunday


www.atptennis.com After converting three of five break points to secure the first set, Nadal was then faced with seven break points against him in the second set, two of which Ferrer converted to help level the match at one set all. Nadal regained command in the third set though, winning 13 points more than Ferrer and breaking serve twice to secure the title victory in 2hrs., 14mins.

"I'm very happy with this win," said Nadal. "Having won four times in Monte-Carlo and four times in Barcelona is something very special for me. It was a tough match, but I was mentally strong during the whole game and kept fighting. As David started playing better in the second set I tried to stay calm and focus on my game."

"Rafa had a very good start today," conceded Ferrer. "I came back playing good tennis in the second set, but again in the final set I kept fighting but he was just playing too good and he deserves to win. I don't know what you have to do to beat him on clay. Don't ask me (laughing)."

The Mallorcan Nadal now improves to 6-3 against Valencia-based Ferrer; he has won five of their six meetings on clay, with Ferrer’s only victory coming in Stuttgart four years ago. He also improves to 37-19 against Top 10 players.


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