Mexican Open: Rafael Nadal beats Cameron Norrie in Acapulco for his 91st profession title

Rafa Nadal captured his fourth title in Acapulco on Saturday, persevering with his good run with a 6-4, 6-4 overcome Cameron Norrie within the closing of the ATP 500 occasion.

Rafael Nadal extends good season with Acapulco title (AP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSRafael Nadal captured his fourth title in AcapulcoNadal defeated Cameron Norris 6-4, 6-4 within the closingRafael Nadal received his 91st ATP title on Sunday

Rafael Nadal defeated Cameron Norris 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday to win the Mexican Open and prolong his career-best begin for a season to 15-0 as he received his 91st ATP title. The Spanish world quantity 5 has received 15 straight matches since coming back from a foot challenge that sidelined him for practically six months final yr.

Nadal, who received his third title in 2022, together with the Australian Open for his document twenty first Grand Slam singles title, is three victories from tying Ivan Lendl’s whole of 94 for third place for many championships within the Open Era. Jimmy Connors leads with 109 and Roger Federer has 103.

“It was a very humid day, very difficult conditions,” Nadal mentioned in his on-court interview.

“Cameron is a solid player, a very tricky player who makes you feel uncomfortable. I went through some difficult moments in the match, but I was able to survive and take advantage when I had opportunities,” Nadal added.

Norrie was the primary to drop his serve within the contest, as a few unforced errors from the British sixth seed and a superbly executed passing shot from Nadal gave the Spaniard a 3-2 lead within the first set, which he held onto to take the set.

The Spaniard received for the fourth time in Acapulco (2005, 2013 and 2020) the place he’s a fan favourite. Norrie, who was on an eight-game profitable streak, was making an attempt to change into the primary British man to win the Mexican Open in its 29-year historical past.