Rafael Nadal wins 12th Barcelona Open title

BARCELONA: Competing in his 12th Barcelona Open final, Rafael Nadal toppled Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-7, 7-5 after three hours and 37 minutes after saving a match point in the decider's tenth game to win the title on Sunday. This is his 87th ATP title and the first since October and Roland Garros.

It was the longest best-of-three match of the season so far, with two rivals pushing each other to the limits from start to finish. Nadal saved ten out of 12 break chances and produced four breaks to move over the top and score one of his most thrilling victories in the last couple of years. Agencies

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