Rafael Nadal clinches ninth Barcelona Open title
Rafael Nadal defeated Kei Nishikori in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5 in the final to secure his ninth Barcelona Open title. Nadal broke Nishikori, who was the two-time defending champion at Barcelona, in both sets, to take the win. With this title, the Spaniard equalled Guillermo Vilas' record for most titles on clay, with both now level on 49. 