16-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal continues to remain at the top of the ATP men's rankings after lifting his sixth title of the season at the China Open in Beijing. Nadal extended his winning streak to 12 straight after defeating Australia's Nick Kyrgios 6-2, 6-1 in what turned out to be a one-sided summit clash of the men's singles event on Sunday.

Rafael Nadal of Spain holds the trophy after winning the men's singles final match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 8, 2017. Pic/AFP