World number two Rafael Nadal captured his first ATP Tour title of 2020, easily defeating unseeded Taylor Fritz in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, in the final of the Mexico Open on Saturday. The 33-year-old Nadal, playing in his first tournament since losing in the quarter-finals at the Australian Open last month, didn't drop a set all week and improved to 19-2 all-time at this event. He nabbed his third Mexico Open title to go with victories in 2013 and 2005. "I couldn't be happier. I played a great event from the beginning to the end," Nadal said.

"Acapulco was the first big title that I won in my career, so to be able to stay here after 15 years is amazing. "I can't thank enough the people who make me feel at home every single time." Nadal wasted no time figuring out Fritz's game in the first career meeting between the two. The 19-time Grand Slam winner made eight unforced errors and needed just one ace but it came in the final game of the second set to get to championship point. Nadal closed it out with a blistering serve that handcuffed Fritz and gave Nadal his 85th career title.