Rafael Nadal pronounced himself “a lucky guy” after sweeping to a seventh straight Monte Carlo Masters title by dispatching fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 6-4 7-5.

“It would have been impossible to imagine a few years ago winning seven titles here,” Nadal said after a victory in two hours and 16 minutes, his 12th of 16 against his good friend.

“I’m a lucky guy to have done this by age 24.”

Nadal faced a few minor challenges on court in postcard-perfect conditions with a sleek, discreet mega-yacht tethered just offshore at the Mediterranean playground.

“I’m very emotional, it’s so fantastic to win again in Monte Carlo,” said Nadal, the only man to win six titles at the same event – let alone seven.

“I feel the most emotions at the Masters events and it’s so special here.”

“I was nervous in the last game, especially on the second match point, but I’m happy with how I closed out the match,” added the champion, who has once again embarked on the road to Roland Garros next month in the best possible way.

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