RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

2017 Barcelona Open FINAL Rafael Nadal bt. Dominic Thiem  6/4  6/1 

One week after securing a record 10th title at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, Rafael Nadal etched his name in the history books once again, lifting a 10th trophy at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell.

"I'm very satisfied. It's been an emotional day for me. Playing in front of my crowd and my club and winning a 10th title here is something that's impossible to even dream of. It's very special and unique,” said Nadal. “I played my best match of the tournament this afternoon against probably the toughest opponent in the tournament, so I'm very happy."
"It was a close first set and a good quality of tennis,” said Nadal. “Anything could have happened, but then I started playing at a very high level in the second set and Dominic probably started making a few more mistakes." (via ATP)

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• Interview before the Final

• Highlights

• Last game

• On-court interview 

• Trophy Ceremony

• Post-match interview 

• The traditional jump into the pool

Rafa Nadal fulfilled the tradition and jumped into the pool of the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona-1899 to celebrate in style his triumph at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. The champions' swim is already one of the most anticipated moments of the tournament and it was packed with people who did not want to miss this moment.

This tradition, which has featured Nadal on ten occasions, is famous worldwide and became the most visited video of the ATP World Tour website in 2016. 

• Press conference

• Interview for RTVE