Rafael Nadal clinches Toronto Masters title with crushing victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas

Rafael Nadal held off a late surge from birthday boy Stefanos Tsitsipas to claim the 80th title of his career with victory at the Toronto Masters. The World No. 1 claimed a 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) victory in just under 1 hr 45 mins.

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, returns to Stefanos Tsitsipas, of Greece, during championships men's finals Rogers Cup tennis action in Toronto. (Photo | AP) 

Stefanos Tsitsipas returns to Rafael Nadal during the final of the Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Toronto. (Photo | AP)

Rafael Nadal celebrates a point against Stefanos Tsitsipas during championships men's finals Rogers Cup tennis action in Toronto. (Photo | AP)

Stefanos Tsitsipas, of Greece, serves during the final of the Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Toronto. (Photo | AP)

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, serves during the final of the Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Toronto. (Photo | AP)

Stefanos Tsitsipas returns to Rafael Nadal during championships men's finals Rogers Cup tennis action in Toronto. (Photo | AP)

Rafael Nadal returns to Stefanos Tsitsipas during the final of the Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Toronto. (Photo | AP)

Stefanos Tsitsipas returns to Rafael Nadal during championships men's finals Rogers Cup tennis action in Toronto. (Photo | AP)

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, celebrates after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas, of Greece, in the final of the Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Toronto. The World No. 1 claimed a 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) victory in just under 1 hr 45 mins. (Photo | AP)

Rafael Nadal, right, of Spain, meets with Stefanos Tsitsipas, left, of Greece, after defeating him to win the final of the Rogers Cup men's tennis tournament in Toronto. (Photo | AP)

Rafael Nadal, of Spain, bites on the championship trophy after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas, of Greece, during men's finals Rogers Cup tennis tournament action in Toronto. (Photo | AP)