Nadal Completes his Comeback. Claims the Crown in BNP Paribas Open.

By hugree on March 18th, 2013

Last night, Rafael Nadal celebrated “one of the most emotional victories of my career” in Indian Wells. The Spaniard had to come back from a set and a break down to win the BNP Paribas Open and show signs that he is beginning to return to form after his injury problems. Actually, I believe that Rafa has never left. Nadal claimed the biggest title since his return from the knee injury with a 4-6 6-3 6-4 victory over Juan Martin Del Potro. It’s his first title on hard courts since Tokyo in October 2010. He had lost six previous finals on the surface. Continue reading for more photos or checkout the complete gallery here.

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Mar 17, 2013; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Rafael Nadal (ESP) during his match against Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) in the final of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Nadal won 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 17, 2013; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Rafael Nadal (ESP) celebrates his win over Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) in the final of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Nadal won 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 17, 2013; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Rafael Nadal (ESP) shakes hands with tournament owner Larry Ellison after his win over Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) in the final of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Nadal won 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

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INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 17: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates with the trophy after defeating Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina to win the men's final match of the 2013 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 17, 2013 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 17: Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the trophy after defeating Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina to win the men's final match of the 2013 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 17, 2013 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 17: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates match point against Juan martin Del Potro of Argentina during the final of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 17, 2013 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 17: Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return to Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina during the men's final match of the 2013 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 17, 2013 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 17: Rafael Nadal of Spain signs autographs after defeating Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina to win the men's final match of the 2013 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 17, 2013 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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