The match which was initially planned for Sunday was postponed and re-schedule for Monday due to heavy downpour on Sunday.
With the win today, Nadal hits a hatrick of conquering the ATP Rome Masters title for the third consecutive time. This is also Nadal's seventh win at Rome, as he had eariler on won four Rome titles in succession from 2005-2008.
In 2009, Swiss Roger Federer won the Rome title after beating Robin Söderling 6-1, 7-6, 6-4. Nadal again won the 2010 title beating Robin Söderling 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. Nadal then went on to win the 2011 title beating Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6, 5-7, 6-1.
Nadal now eyes the Roland Garros or the French Open which commences 27 May onward and hope to win the Grand Slam.
