Rafael Nadal Extends Win Streak to 15 as He Wins 91st Career Title at ATP Acalpuco

Rafael Nadal outplays Cameron Norrie to win the ATP 500 Acapulco Open. Maintaining his top form, the Spanish sensation showed no mercy to the British player, taking just 1 hour and 54 minutes to with the match 6-4,6-4. Winning his third title this season, the Spaniard remains unbeaten since the start of the 2022 season, improving his win streak further to 15-0.

With this win, Nadal takes his Acapulco title tally to 4 titles, previously winning in 2005, 2013, and 2020. Winning the 2022 ATP Acapulco, Rafa has also improved his career title tally to 91.

Rafael Nadal destroys Cameron Norrie in Acapulco

Having a phenomenal start to his season, Rafael Nadal had been on a high win streak, winning two titles in the two tournaments he had played so far. On the other hand, after having a shaky start to the season, Cameron Norrie made a comeback, winning the ATP 250 Delray Beach last week.

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Entering the ATP 500 Acapulco as the 4th seed, Nadal cruised through the initial rounds, reaching the final without dropping a single set. On the other hand, the 6th seeded Cameron Norrie just dropped one set in the previous four rounds. Confident of their game, both the players kicked off the must anticipated finals of Acapulco.

The first set started with Norrie taking up service, as he went on to hold his first game smoothly. The same was followed by Rafa in his serve. Holding their service till 2-2, it was Norrie who was back on serve. However, hungry for opportunity, roaring Rafa took the lead in the game, going on to break Norrie’s serve. With the break, the Spaniard took a 3-2 on serve lead. A variety of shots, coupled with heavy serving, gave Nadal an upper hand in the set. Hitting 10 winners and just 4 unforced errors, Rafael went on to win the opening set 6-4.

The second set started with Spanish legend striking early and breaking Norrie in his opening service game. However, the 26-year-old Norrie, eyeing his maiden Acapulco title, raised his game, breaking back Nadal in his opening game, levelling the set at 1-1. Both the players held their next two serves with ease. Even though it was Norrie back on serve, Rafael had some other plans. Not in a mood to take the match into the third set, the 21-time grand slam again broke Norrie, taking a 3-2 on serve lead.

Having a not giving up attitude, Norrie broke Nadal to comeback 3-5 on serve in the set. The Britisher left no stone unturned as he tried to take the match into a decider set. However, playing a nearly perfect set, Rafael Nadal went on to win the second set 6-4.

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