Rafael Nadal becomes oldest ever Acapulco winner after prevailing over Taylor Fritz
Rafael Nadal captured his third Acapulco title on Saturday, continuing his good vibes with a triumph in the final over Taylor Fritz with a 6-3 6-3 victory.
Nadal survived 10 aces from Fritz and broke the American's service three times in a comprehensive win over the 22-year-old.
"I couldn't be happier. I played a great event from the beginning to the end," Nadal told reporters.
"Acapulco was the first big title that I won in my career, so to be able to stay here after 15 years is amazing. I can't thank enough the people who make me feel at home every single time."
Rafael Nadal is jubilant after claiming his third career Acapulco title Getty
World No.2 Nadal captured the title in 2005, also winning the crown in 2013.
Nadal stormed through the draw without dropping a set and improved to 20-2 in the event overall.
Fritz had reached the final by rallying from a set behind and 2-4 deficit to John Isner but he could mount no such comeback against Nadal.
Fritz is the only American besides Sam Querrey in 2017 to reach the final in Acapulco.
It was his first final at an ATP 500 event.
"He's one of the best players to ever play the game and he showed me why that is tonight," Fritz said.
