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Dominant Nadal runs the show to set up win No 3

Rafael Nadal became the first player to win the Rome Masters three times running by beating Chile's Fernando Gonzalez 6-2, 6-2 yesterday.

The victory extended Nadal's winning streak on clay to 77 matches and he said: "It's incredible. To win here for a third time is a dream."

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By reaching the final the Spaniard had already broken John McEnroe's record for most victories on one surface.

The second-ranked Nadal needed only 1hr 24min to overcome his opponent, who was never in contention against the two-times defending French Open champion.

Nadal took control of the match early on and would not relinquish his grip.

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