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Rafa thrashes Djokovic for 47th title

23 April 2012 - 02:09 By Reuters
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Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland during their men's singles semifinal at the Australian Open in Melbourne yesterday Picture: DANIEL MUNOZ/GALLO IMAGES
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland during their men's singles semifinal at the Australian Open in Melbourne yesterday Picture: DANIEL MUNOZ/GALLO IMAGES

World No2 Rafael Nadal thrashed top seed Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-1 in the Monte Carlo Masters final to win the clay court title for an eighth consecutive time.

Nadal, who had lost his previous seven finals to the Serb, wrapped up a one-sided match with an ace after 78 minutes - clinching his 47th ATP Tour title in the process.

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