Rafael Nadal's winning streak ended by Taylor Fritz in Indian Wells final

American Taylor Fritz has handed Rafael Nadal his first loss of the year, winning the final of the Indian Wells tournament in California.

The 24-year-old became the first American since Andre Agassi to win title with the 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) win.

It brought to an end a perfect start to the season for Nadal, who won a warm-up title in Melbourne, then claimed his record-equalling 21st major title at the Australian Open, followed by victory in Acapulco, Mexico in February.

Nadal outlasted Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on the weekend for his 21st straight win to start the year, but could not back it up in the final against world number 20 Fritz.

Indian Wells was Fritz's second career ATP title, after a 2019 win on grass in Eastbourne, and just his seventh singles final.

More to come.