World number two Rafael Nadal fought back to claim his fourth consecutive Monte Carlo Masters title with a 7-5, 7-5 victory over Roger Federer.
Spain ease into Davis Cup semis
In the Davis Cup, Spain are 3-0 up against Germany and are now into the semi-finals which take place in September.
Tennis
World number two Rafael Nadal, playing in his first final since last July, was soundly beaten in the Miami Masters event, losing 6-4. 6-2 to Nikolay Davydenko. The Russian broke the Spaniard’s serve twice in each set and it was all over in an hour and a half, Davydenko picking up his second career Masters title.
Nadal into first final since last July
In tennis, world number two Rafael Nadal will be playing in his first final since Stuttgart last July when he takes of Nikolay Davydenko in Miami. Nadal claimed his place in the final of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami after beating Tomas Berdych 7-6 (8-6) 6-2 and is hoping to become the first Spaniard to win the title. Davydenko, …