ROMA. Rafa Nadal beats the number one in the world Nole Djokovic and wins the Italian Open in tenni for the tenth time. The Spaniard, whom he had defeated the South Tyrolean Sinner, won in three sets with the result of 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 in two hours and 48 minutes of play.
“Winning here ten times is something incredible, you couldn’t imagine it. I suffered throughout the tournament, looking for the best tennis on clay, day in and day out. I am very happy, winning the tenth trophy here is incredible, it was unimaginable », the words of Nadal.
«I remember the first time in the final here in Rome in 2005, a match of over 5 hours against Coria. Today after 16 years we are here again. I am super happy, thank all the people here and the organization. This is undoubtedly the most important place of my career “, specified the Majorcan, before addressing the loser:” For me it is always an honor to play against you – concluded Nadal -. Now let’s see what happens in Paris, but we are having an incredible career ».