Rafael Nadal Wins Madrid Masters Title

Rafael Nadal beat Dominic Thiem to win the Madrid Masters for a fifth time.

The Spaniard Nadal is now 15-0 on his favoured surface this year having also picked up his 10th titles in Monte Carlo and Barcelona in recent weeks.

The 14-times grand-slam winner broke in the opening game of the second set and saved a break point in the next, maintaining a two-game advantage until a thrilling 10th game.