Embed from Getty Images (April 24, 2016) Rafael Nadal beat two-time defending champion Kei Nishikori 6-4, 7-5 to win the Barcelona Open for the ninth time on Sunday. The Spaniard has now equaled Guillermo Vilas' record of 49 career clay court crowns. It’s two straight weeks of titles for the 14-time major champion, who claimed his 69th career tournament … [Read more...] about Rafael Nadal Wins 9th Barcelona Crown to Equal Guillermo Vilas’ Clay Court Titles Record at 49