Mexican Open 2022 Top Moments: A Look at Rafael Nadal's Historic Win

Rafael Nadal wins his 91st title by defeating Cameron Norrie

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With the win against Norrie in the finals, Rafael Nadal has now extended his best unbeaten match streak to 15. The Mexico Open was the 91st title Nadal has added to his decorated trophy cabinet.

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Rafael Nadal defeats World Number 1, Daniil Medvedev, in the Semi-Finals

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Rafael Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-3 to reach the final of the ATP Mexico Open. Medvedev was unable to avenge his loss to Nadal in the Australian Open final

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Daniil Medvedev dethrones Novak Djokovic in the World Number 1 ATP Rankings

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Novak Djokovic’s run of two consecutive years as the undisputed tennis No 1 came to an end on Thursday night as he suffered a shock defeat to Jiri Vesely, the Czech world No 123

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Alexander Zverev’s meltdown and his suspension from Mexico Open 2022 after losing

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Alexander Zverev was suspended from the tournament and fined $40,000 after he repeatedly hit the racket on the umpire’s chair

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