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Rafael Nadal has won more titles at the Italian Open than anyone else. Here's every incredible title, ranked in order of significance. πŸ†

Rafa Nadal

Rafael Nadal has won more titles at the Italian Open than anyone else. Here's every incredible title, ranked in order of significance. πŸ† @RafaelNadal #IBI24
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2010- Nadal had just snapped an almost year-long title drought in Monte Carlo the week prior. He'd beat fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the final to win a record-extending 5th Italian Open crown.

2010- Nadal had just snapped an almost year-long title drought in Monte Carlo the week prior. He'd beat fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the final to win a record-extending 5th Italian Open crown.
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2012- Djokovic had defeated Nadal in the Rome final one year prior. A straight-set win over Djokovic in 2012 brought Rafa back up to No. 2 in the world.

2012- Djokovic had defeated Nadal in the Rome final one year prior. A straight-set win over Djokovic in 2012 brought Rafa back up to No. 2 in the world.
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2013- This was Nadal's 2nd-best season ever. He won 10 titles, including 2 Majors and 5 Masters 1000's. He'd notch a 20th win over Roger Federer in their 30th career meeting in the Italian Open final.

2013- This was Nadal's 2nd-best season ever. He won 10 titles, including 2 Majors and 5 Masters 1000's. He'd notch a 20th win over Roger Federer in their 30th career meeting in the Italian Open final.
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2021- Rafa's most recent Italian Open title. He beat Djokovic in the final, equaling his record of 36 Masters 1000 titles won. It was also his 88th career title, putting him firmly inside the top 5 title winners of all time.

2021- Rafa's most recent Italian Open title. He beat Djokovic in the final, equaling his record of 36 Masters 1000 titles won. It was also his 88th career title, putting him firmly inside the top 5 title winners of all time.
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2007- Nadal dropped just one set all-tournament. The win in the Championship would mark his 77th consecutive win on clay. He'd extend that streak to 81 matches, eventually losing to Federer in Hamburg.

2007- Nadal dropped just one set all-tournament. The win in the Championship would mark his 77th consecutive win on clay. He'd extend that streak to 81 matches, eventually losing to Federer in Hamburg.
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2019- Nadal hadn't won a title in 9 months. But bageled 4 of his 5 opponents in Rome, including Novak in the final.

2019- Nadal hadn't won a title in 9 months. But bageled 4 of his 5 opponents in Rome, including Novak in the final.
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2009- Breaks the record for most Italian Open titles won. Doesn't lose a set all tournament. 13th win over Novak Djokovic.

2009- Breaks the record for most Italian Open titles won. Doesn't lose a set all tournament. 13th win over Novak Djokovic.
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2006- One of the greatest Masters 1000 finals of all time. Nadal saved 2 Championship points while serving at 5-6 in the fifth set. He'd improve to 5-1 over Roger Federer to win his 16th title at just 19 years old.

2006- One of the greatest Masters 1000 finals of all time. Nadal saved 2 Championship points while serving at 5-6 in the fifth set. He'd improve to 5-1 over Roger Federer to win his 16th title at just 19 years old.
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2005- At just 18 years old, Nadal makes history by playing in the longest ATP Final in history. He saved 3 Championship points against Guillermo Coria to win his 1st Masters 1000 title. With the win, Nadal became a top-5 ranked player.

2005- At just 18 years old, Nadal makes history by playing in the longest ATP Final in history. He saved 3 Championship points against Guillermo Coria to win his 1st Masters 1000 title. With the win, Nadal became a top-5 ranked player. #IBI24
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