Spain's Rafael Nadal won the Montreal tournament by defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-0, Sunday, in the final to clinch the 35th Masters 1000 title of his career.
The world No. 2 was able to rest Saturday following the loss of his opponent in the semifinals, the French Gael Monfils. After a laborious entry with very long exchanges in the first game, Nadal, 33 years old, then began to pound powerful and heavy forehands from the bottom of the court, to seize the first time the opposing service in the 4th He went on to lead the race and was never worried again. Especially since the second set was one way, Medvedev, 23 years old and finalist in Washington last week, only rarely reaching points.
5th win in Montreal
Taking the Canadian title, Rafael Nadal has raised his fifth trophy in Montreal and the 35th of his career in Masters 1000, two more than his immediate pursuer, Novak Djokovic of Serbia, world No. 1. Two weeks before the US Open, the Majorcan has shown that it should be counted with him for the final victory in the last round of the Grand Slam of the year.
Serena Williams drops out in the Toronto final. Serena Williams, suffering from back pain, was forced to drop out of the Toronto final when she was 3-1 in the first set Sunday by Canadian Bianca Andreescu. In tears, she dropped out as she was looking for a first win since returning from maternity in March 2018. Andreescu, 19, won the 2nd WTA title of her career after Indian Wells.