World Number one Rafael Nadal defeated Japan's Kei Nishikori by 6-3, 6-2 in the Monte Carlo Masters final won his 31st Masters title after beating Sunday.
It is also Nadal's 11th Monte Carlo Masters title in 14 years.
This is a significant win for the Spaniard as it will help him in retaining his world number one spot.
World No. 36 Nishikori was chasing his first ever Masters title.
The top-seeded Spaniard is now eyeing for his 11th title in the upcoming Barcelona open and then would focus his sights to win the 11th French Open title at Roland Garros.