Rafael Nadal defeated defending champion Alexander Zverev 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 to win a record-extending eighth Italian Open title.
Nadal recovered from an early break in the third set after a 50-minute rain delay.
"My first victory here in 2005 is one of my greatest memories," Nadal said during the trophy presentation. "To have this cup with me so many years later is really specialissimo."
The victory means Nadal will reclaim the No. 1 ranking from Roger Federer on Monday.
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