World No 1 Rafael Nadal said it was his confidence on clay that got him through the battle in a tough final at the Monte Carlo Masters title last night. Nadal equalled a century-old record at the Country Club beating Novak Djokovic to clinch a fifth successive title at the clay court championships with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 victory.<br /><br />"Confidence was important, I had to fight all the time and put the balls inside the lines," said Nadal, who won his 14th Masters title to now stand alongside Federer.<br /><br />"I needed to play aggressively without mistakes. I was very focused on the moment, that's why I was able to win," said the four-time Roland Garros champion. "It is very emotional for me here, winning five in a row. I'm very, very happy."

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World No 1 Rafael Nadal said it was his confidence on clay that got him through the battle in a tough final at the Monte Carlo Masters title last night.

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