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Rampant Nadal cruises to 11th Barcelona title

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Last Updated : Apr 29 2018 | 10:20 PM IST

Rafael Nadal won his 11th Barcelona title today when he breezed past Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-1 in the final.

It was world number one Nadal's 55th career clay-court title while he also extended his winning streak on the surface to 46 consecutive sets.

The 31-year-old Spaniard won his 11th Monte Carlo Masters last weekend also without dropping a set.

Today's victory reinforced his status as the overwhelming favourite to lift the French Open for an 11th time in June.

Nadal now has 77 titles overall while his career clay-court match record stands at 401 wins against just 35 defeats.

His win today was greeted by ticker-tape and a video review of all his titles on the centre court in Barcelona which now bears his name.

"It's really emotional to see that video. I never dreamed of having a career like this," said the 16-time Grand Slam title winner.

"Last year, they made a video of my 10 titles here. Now they have had to make another video for 11 -- it makes me feel like I am ageing.

"Thanks to everyone for making the tournament so special and thanks to my family who have been with me even when things have not been so smooth."

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First Published: Apr 29 2018 | 10:20 PM IST

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