Nadal wins big in Monte Carlo

Rafael Nadal ended a seven-match losing streak to Novak Djokovic at one of his favorite venues by overpowering the mentally exhausted Serb. The Spaniard clinched a record eighth consecutive crown at the clay court Masters event by thrashing the world number one 6-3 6-1 in 78 minutes.

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MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - APRIL 22: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the final during day eight of the ATP Monte Carlo Masters, at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on April 22, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - APRIL 22: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the final during day eight of the ATP Monte Carlo Masters, at Monte-Carlo Sporting Club on April 22, 2012 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)