Rafael Nadal: 'I played a great final'

Rafael Nadal has expressed his delight at winning the Rogers Cup in Montreal following a straight-sets defeat of Milos Raonic.

The Spaniard expressed his love for the Canadian tournament after lifting the trophy for the third time, describing his latest success as a "dream".

"I played a great final," Nadal told Reuters in a courtside interview.

"I love this tournament so much and I have unforgettable memories here... I'm very happy, this week has been a dream week for me."

The result will see Nadal rise to third in the world rankings when they are issued on Monday.