Rafael Nadal battles past Stefanos Tsitsipas for 12th Barcelona Open title

Rafael Nadal battles past Stefanos Tsitsipas for 12th Barcelona Open title

By Naveel Krishant
Monday 26/04/2021
Rafael Nadal of Spain lifts the trophy after winning the final Godo tennis tournament against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, April 25, 2021. Nadal won by 6-4, 6-7, 7-5. [Image: outlookindia]

Rafael Nadal won his 12th Barcelona Open title, saving a match point in a thrilling three-set victory over Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Nadal trailed 4-2 in the opener but recovered, breaking twice to take it.

World number five Tsitsipas showed great grit in the second set, saving two match points in game 10 game before leveling the match on a tie-break.

In a tight third set, Nadal faced a match point before piling on the pressure to win 6-4 6-7 (6-8) 7-5.

[Source: BBC]

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