Date: April 28, 2013
Start time: 4:00 pm CET, 3:00 pm BST, 10:00 am EDT
Watch online: Fromsport and ATDHE
Rafael Nadal holds a perfect 9-0 record over Nicolas Almagro and has already beaten his compatriot this season in an Acapulco semi-final.
Though both Rafa and Nico have yet to drop a set all week, their history in Barcelona points to yet another Rafa victory tomorrow. While Nico will be appearing in the finals for the first time in 10 appearances, Nadal will be seeking his eighth title in nine years. Rafa has only earned an incredible 38 consecutive wins since his last loss there in 2003.
| Year | Tournament & City | Surface | Round | Winner & Score |
| 2013 | Acapulco Mexico |
Clay | S | Nadal, Rafael 7-5, 6-4 Stats |
| 2012 | Roland Garros France |
Clay | Q | Nadal, Rafael 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-3 Stats |
| 2010 | Roland Garros France |
Clay | Q | Nadal, Rafael 7-6(2), 7-6(3), 6-4 Stats |
| 2010 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Madrid Spain |
Clay | S | Nadal, Rafael 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 Stats |
| 2009 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Paris France |
Hard | R32 | Nadal, Rafael 3-6, 7-6(2), 7-5 Stats |
| 2009 | US Open NY, U.S.A. |
Hard | R32 | Nadal, Rafael 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 Stats |
| 2008 | Roland Garros France |
Clay | Q | Nadal, Rafael 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 Stats |
| 2006 | Barcelona Spain |
Clay | S | Nadal, Rafael 7-6(2), 6-3 Stats |
| 2004 | Palermo Italy |
Clay | R32 | Nadal, Rafael 6-1, 7-5 Stats |
VAM8S RAFA for the 8th!
How not to love Nadal, after seeing this picture …. Special Person!