Nadal wins big in Monte Carlo

Rafael Nadal ended a seven-match losing streak to Novak Djokovic at one of his favorite venues by overpowering the mentally exhausted Serb. The Spaniard clinched a record eighth consecutive crown at the clay court Masters event by thrashing the world number one 6-3 6-1 in 78 minutes.

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(LtoR) Charlene of Monaco and Prince's Albert II of Monaco attend the Monte-Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament tennis final match, on April 22, 2012 in Monaco. Spain's Rafael Nadal won the Monte-Carlo Masters, defeating world number one Serbia's Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-1 in the final. AFP PHOTO SEBASTIEN NOGIER
(LtoR) Charlene of Monaco and Prince's Albert II of Monaco attend the Monte-Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament tennis final match, on April 22, 2012 in Monaco. Spain's Rafael Nadal won the Monte-Carlo Masters, defeating world number one Serbia's Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-1 in the final. AFP PHOTO SEBASTIEN NOGIER