CRI听力:Nadal Beats Fognini to Win Hamburg Open

It was Top-seeded Rafael Nadal getting past Italy's Fabio Fognini 7-5, 7-5 to take the title at the Hamburg Open in Germany.

Nadal's victory is in Hamburg ensures that he's one at least one European clay-court title this year, something he's done since 2004.

"Well obviously happy. An important victory, no. It was an important week for me, deciding to play here after (a) tough Wimbledon.... (it) was a big call to come here and play good tennis and have a good result. Finally that happened, so very, very important for me. Five-hundred points is very important title, one of the most prestigious titles in the history of our sport on this surface, on clay, so just very happy. It's a great victory for me."

The 29-year old Nadal now has 47 clay-court titles, second only to the record of 49 held by Guillermo Vilas.

Nadal, who has been struggling with injuries, is currently ranked 9th in the world.