Nadal strips off for epic Barcelona victory celebration

Rafael Nadal made a splash on and off the court after taking out his 10th Barcelona Open title with victory over Dominic Thiem.

Nadal won a record-extending 10th title in Barcelona by thrashing Thiem of Austria 6-4 6-1, collecting his second clay court title in a row.

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The Spaniard, who won the Monte Carlo Masters for a 10th time last week, romped to the title without dropping a set on the newly renamed Rafa Nadal court at the Real Tennis Club in Barcelona, and needed just 90 minutes to finish off Thiem.

The World No.5 then stripped off for an epic victory celebration, completing the traditional dive into the venue's swimming pool with the ball boys and girls.

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The 14-time Grand Slam champion looks like the man to beat at Roland Garros.

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"I'm especially happy for these 10 victories in two tournaments that are as special to me as Monte Carlo and Barcelona, especially here as it's my club, and for the support of these incredible fans," Nadal told Spanish network TVE.

"It's a dream start to the claycourt season."

Thiem paid tribute to his opponent after Nadal's 71st tournament win in his career.

"First of all congrats to Rafa, 10 titles here and in Monte Carlo, it's unbelievable," he said.

"I really enjoyed the week in Barcelona. There are worse things than to lose against the greatest player on clay ever. I enjoyed it even though I lost and I really hope I can come back in the next years."

with AAP