Rafa Defeats Nalbandian to Win Brazil Open 2013

By hugree on February 18th, 2013

Rafael Nadal beat David Nalbandian 6-2 6-3 to win the Brazil Open, his first title since his seven-month injury lay-off. Sunday’s match lasted for an hour and 18 minutes, and the Spaniard was able to rally in the second set and win six straight games to earn his first title since the French Open in June 2012. Rafa admitted that the level of competition at the Brazil Open isn’t the best he’s seen, but it was an important one to get his feet back under him. Check out a couple of photos below and be sure to browse through the complete tournament gallery here.