2018 Italian open Men's Singles Final - Rafael Nadal (Spain)beat Alexander Zverev (Germany)ro win the title Sunday May 20,2018

Rafael Nadal won the Rome Masters for the eighth time on Sunday May 20,2018 when he defeated defending champion Alexander Zverev 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 after a stunning comeback.

German second seed Zverev was 3-1 up in the decider before two rain stoppages halted his momentum.

Rafael Nadal raced away with the last five games to secure a 32nd Masters title and ensure a return to the world number one spot.