Nadal sweeps Djokovic to win Artois Championships

(BEIJING, June 16) -- Top seed Rafael Nadal shattered the dreams of Novak Djokovic to claim the Artois Championships in west London.

The Spaniard defeated his opponent in the traditional pre-Wimbledon event by 7-6(6), 7-5 in a thrilling two set final, which lasted two hours and fifteen minutes.

This victory is Nadal's fifth men's singles title of the season and the 28th tournament win of the world No 2's career.

It was also the 12th meeting between Nadal and Djokovic