Another week, another record. As if winning one tournament eleven times wasn't enough, Rafa Nadal repeats his achievement last week at Monte Carlo when he took home the Barcelona title for the 11th time. That is just astounding.
By winning the title, Nadal manages to retain his very slim 100 point lead over Federer to remain at the top of the rankings for another week. This is also his 77th title, putting him on equal fourth place (in a tie with John McEnroe) for most singles titles won. By winning the Barcelona title without dropping a set, Nadal extends his current streak to 19 wins on clay and a whopping 46 straight sets won on clay. That he does this when he is 31 years old on a surface that is arguably the most physically taxing on a player is just absolutely extaordinary.
I don't want to get my hopes up too high for the French Open but I'm hoping Nadal can maintain or even improve upon his current form. Congratulations Rafa on your 11th Barcelona title!
Can't stop, won't stop @RafaelNadal! 🔥— ATP World Tour (@ATPWorldTour) April 29, 2018
The Spaniard grabs his 11th (!) 👑 in Barcelona, defeating Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-1 #bcnopenbs pic.twitter.com/uozIFZBxA1
By winning the title, Nadal manages to retain his very slim 100 point lead over Federer to remain at the top of the rankings for another week. This is also his 77th title, putting him on equal fourth place (in a tie with John McEnroe) for most singles titles won. By winning the Barcelona title without dropping a set, Nadal extends his current streak to 19 wins on clay and a whopping 46 straight sets won on clay. That he does this when he is 31 years old on a surface that is arguably the most physically taxing on a player is just absolutely extaordinary.
19 straight match wins on clay.— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 29, 2018
46 straight set wins on clay.
Rafael Claydal....@RafaelNadal #bcnopenbs pic.twitter.com/oXQmxjX7DE
I don't want to get my hopes up too high for the French Open but I'm hoping Nadal can maintain or even improve upon his current form. Congratulations Rafa on your 11th Barcelona title!
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