World number 1 Novak Djokovic ended Rafael Nadalas eight-year rule at the Monte Carlo Masters on Sunday having an impressive 6-2, 7-6 victory in the ultimate. Nadal placed 46 consecutive wins at this claycourt event along with his last and only defeat at this event was against Guillermo Coria 10 years before. Last year, Nadal beat Djokovic in the ultimate. aRafa, thanks for allowing me to win it once,a Djokovic said. aI couldnat look for a much better start to the clay season.a It could be recalled that a year ago at this occasion, Djokovicas grandmother died but the Serb continued to play in the competition and reached the final. Along with his victory on Sunday, Djokovic kissed the clay and dropped to the floor. Djokovic was doubtful whether heall engage at this event because of having injured his foot in his Davis Cup match but his decision to play on paid. aI didnat know I would be a the main match this season. a (Itas) the very best decision I ever made within my life,a Djokovic said. Nadal looked set to get the match to a fascinating third set after leading 4-2 in the 2nd set. However, his serve faltered and when Djokovic broke his serve to love to drive a tiebreaker in the next set, the match headed to the Serbas favor. Inspite of the loss, Nadal has made a remarkable recovery in 2013, having achieved five consecutive finals a and winning three of them.
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