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The Baseline Player of the Week: Rafael Nadal

ByNiko Vercelletto

Published Apr 23, 2018

Another day, another dominant clay performance from Rafael Nadal.

The Spaniard won his 11th Monte Carlo crown on Sunday, defeating Kei Nishikori, 6-3, 6-2. The King of Clay did not drop a set all week long.

The first set looked like it was going to be a battle with Nishikori getting an early break, but things quickly turned around for the 31-year-old Spaniard.

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With the Monte Carlo title, Nadal managed to break numerous records, including:

1

Most ATP Masters 1000 titles (31)

2

Most titles at one event (11)

3

Most outdoor titles won (74)

He also tied Roger Federer for the most consecutive number of seasons winning an ATP title, at 15.

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It is only the beginning of the clay season with Nadal seeking his 11th title in Barcelona this week.