Rafael Nadal won his first grass title since July 2010 with victory over Serbia’s Viktor Troicki in the final of the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart. Our champ won 7-6(3) 6-3 to collect the 66th title of his career and a third at this tournament.
After the match, Rafa said: “I’m really, really happy. It’s my second win this year and it gives me a lot of confidence. It was a great week for me.”
STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 14: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Viktor Troicki of Serbia during the Men’s Singles Final on day nine of Mercedes Cup 2015 on June 14, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal (front) of Spain in action during the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
Spain’s Rafael Nadal attends the final match of the ATP Mercedes Cup tennis tournament against Viktor Troicki from Serbia, in Stuttgart, Germany, Sunday June 14, 2015. ( Marijan Murat/dpa, via AP)
STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 14: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns against Viktor Troicki of Serbia during the Men’s Singles Final on day nine of Mercedes Cup 2015 on June 14, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Bongarts/Getty Images)
STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 14: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns against Viktor Troicki of Serbia during the Men’s Singles Final on day nine of Mercedes Cup 2015 on June 14, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 14: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Viktor Troicki of Serbia during the Men’s Singles Final on day nine of Mercedes Cup 2015 on June 14, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Serbia’s Viktor Troicki in the final of the Mercedes Cup ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Sunday June 14, 2015. ( Marijan Murat/dpa via AP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
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STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 14: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after his final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia on day nine of Mercedes Cup 2015 on June 14, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Bongarts/Getty Images)
STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 14: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after his final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia on day nine of Mercedes Cup 2015 on June 14, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating Sebia’s Viktor Troicki in the final of the Mercedes Cup ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Sunday June 14, 2015. ( Marijan Murat/dpa via AP)
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STUTTGART, GERMANY – JUNE 14: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after his final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia on day nine of Mercedes Cup 2015 on June 14, 2015 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Daniel Kopatsch/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the Mercedes Cup ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, Sunday June 14, 2015. (Marijan Murat/dpa, via AP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
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Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the final match against Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the ATP tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, 14 June 2015. (Tenis, Alemania, España) EFE/EPA/MARIJAN MURAT
Congratulations Rafa – happy for you! Vamos!
THEY A’NT SEEN NOTHING YET, TO QUOTE THE SONG, GO FOR IT. SIMPLY THE BEST, TO QUOTE ANOTHER SONG. GO FOR IT, WE KNOW YOU CAN DO IT RAFA.
Enormous and Great Rafa Champion, a never-ending congratulation, we all are most Glad and Happy about your Victory, continue self-confident, a pleasant rest, and have good Flight to The U.K. From The Canaries, Vamooossss Alligator Vamooosss!!!
Congratulations again Rafa!!!You the best! As I said in another post, I am so happy for you. Please keep it up, I know you can do it again. Stay healthy, God Bless you. Love ya. Marylynn