Rafael Nadal powered off Andy Murray 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday to win his second Indian Wells title in three years.
The top-ranked Nadal's low, hard ground strokes gave him an edge in the gusty conditions over Murray, whose game relies more on pace and a mix of shots.
Nadal, a 22-year-old Spaniard, added the championship to the Australian Open title he won earlier this year, and avenged a loss to eventual champion Murray in the Rotterdam final.
Nadal rode his usual powerful forehands to the lopsided win over Murray, hitting 10 winners from that side to Murray's one. Nadal also was efficient at the net, winning eight of 11 points to Murray's 5-of-10.
With the swirling wind making the service toss difficult, neither player served an ace.
(Xinhua News Agency March 23, 2009)
