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Rafael Nadal of Spain wearing a sombrero, a traditional Mexican hat, poses with his trophy after defeating compatriot David Ferrer during their men's singles final match at the Acapulco International tennis tournament in Acapulco March 2, 2013. REUTERS/He

Nadal crushes Ferrer to win Mexican Open
Nadal crushes Ferrer to win Mexican Open
Posted : Sunday, 03 March 2013 12:05AM

ACAPULCO (Reuters) - A dominant Rafa Nadal dismantled fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 6-0 6-2 on Saturday to win his second Mexican Open championship and continue his successful comeback from a long injury lay-off.

The former world number one charged out of the blocks by winning the first eight games and ended top seed and three-time defending champion Ferrer's 19-match winning streak at the clay court event.

Nadal, the 2005 champion, returned to the tour last month after a knee injury sidelined him for more than seven months.

Second seed Nadal pocketed $291,800 in prize money and celebrated his 38th clay-court title following his win two weeks ago at the Brazil Open.

(Reporting by David Alire Garcia; Editing by Ian Ransom)

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