Rafael Nadal beats John Isner 7-6 7-6 to win Cincinnati title.
World number three Rafael Nadal overcame battling American John Isner to win his 26th Masters title.
The Spaniard won 7-6 (10-8) 7-6 (7-3) to secure back-to-back titles following his success in Montreal last weekend.
Both sets went down to tie-breaks but Nadal had the edge over his opponent.
Nadal saved two set points in a tight opening set and came through another tie-break to seal victory and clinch his 59th career title.
Nadal’s victory came one week after he beat Canada’s Milos Raonic to win the Rogers Cup in Montreal.
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