Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to earn ninth Rome title

Rafael Nadal has defeated Novak Djokovic 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 to win a ninth Italian Open title and a record 34rd Masters crown on Sunday night.

World number one Djokovic, who won at the Madrid Open last week, produced an incredible performance in his 54th meeting with second-ranked Nadal.

“For me, as I said every day, winning titles is important but the most important thing is feeling competitive and feeling healthy,” Nadal told ATP. “I’m very happy for the victory, I played well.

“It’s always a special match against Novak, he’s having a great season, winning in Australia, Madrid and in the final here.”

With the victory, Nadal now overtakes Djokovic at the top of the list for Masters wins. The pair were level at 33 each before Sunday’s final in a timely boost ahead of his assault on a 12th French Open crown in a week’s time.

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