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Rogers Cup: Rafael Nadal crushes Daniil Medvedev to win fifth title in Canada

Rafael Nadal retained his Rogers Cup title with a dominant victory over Russia's Daniil Medvedev.

Spaniard Nadal, an 18-time Grand Slam champion, wrapped up a 6-3 6-0 win in one hour 10 minutes in Montreal for his fifth Canadian crown.

Victory secured his 35th Masters 1,000 tournament win and it marked the first time he has defended a non-clay title.

"I think I played a solid match. It was my best match of the week without a doubt," said 33-year-old Nadal.

"It's so important to be back on hard courts and to win a big title.