ROME -- After all these years, Rafael Nadal still knows how to dominate Roger Federer. In the 30th meeting between the two tennis greats, Nadal controlled the final from start to finish to win 6-1, 6-3 Sunday for his seventh Italian Open title. "Rafa was just too good today," Federer said. It tied for the second most lop-sided win in the series since Nadal also lost just four games, but over three sets, in the 2008 French Open final against Federer. At the tour finals in London in 2011, Nadal allowed Federer just three games. "For that to happen between two players with not that much difference, it has to be because one player plays very well and the other is having more mistakes than usual," Nadal said. "Thats all." Nadal improved to 20-10 in his career against Federer, and showed once again that hell be the player to beat when the French Open at Roland Garros starts next Sunday. It was the fifth-ranked Spaniards sixth title since returning earlier this year from a seven-month layoff due to a left knee injury. "Im playing much better than I dreamed of a few months ago," Nadal said. "Im doing the right things to play well." Federer complimented Nadal for the way he took his time before returning to the circuit. "It goes to show thats what every player should do," Federer said. "Now hes as strong as ever and is going to be the favourite for Roland Garros." Federer hadnt previously dropped a set all week, but he had no reply for Nadals topspin-heavy groundstrokes. The 17-time Grand Slam winner attempted serving and volleying, but he either missed the volley or Nadal passed him with the return. Federer lost 10 points to nine won at the net. He also committed 32 unforced errors to Nadals eight. "I was missing too many easy forehands," Federer said. "And if you dont stick your volleys or serve very accurate its very difficult." It was 20th meeting between Nadal and Federer in a final, tying the Ivan Lendl-John McEnroe rivalry for most championship matchups in the Open era. Centre court at the Foro Italico was packed to the limit with 10,500 fans, but the crowd didnt get to see too much tennis. The mens final took only 1 hour, 9 minutes -- a far cry from the 2006 final in which Nadal beat Federer in a fifth-set tiebreaker after more than 5 hours. Rome remains one of the few important tournaments that Federer has never won. He also lost the 2003 final to Felix Mantila. In the womens final, Serena Williams won her fourth consecutive title of the year in impressive fashion, defeating third-seeded Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3. The top-ranked American will go to Paris on a career-best 24-match winning run. Williams was coming off consecutive titles in Miami; Charleston, South Carolina; and Madrid last week. She didnt drop a set while winning this title. In the womens doubles final, Su-Wei Hsieh of Taiwan and Peng Shuai of China upset the top-ranked Italian pair of Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci 4-6, 6-3, 10-8. In the mens final, top-ranked Bob and Mike Bryan of the United States beat the sixth-ranked Indian pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna 6-2, 6-3. Nike Sf Air Force 1 Scontate . According to a report from the Vancouver Province, the Lions are expected to replace former DC Rich Stubler with defensive backs coach Mark Washington. Air Force 1 Uomo Saldi . Durant finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds, Jackson matched his career high with 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting and Lamb scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting, lifting the Thunder to a 94-88 win over San Antonio and snapping the Spurs 11-game winning streak. http://www.nikeairforce1scontate.it/ . The (11-11-4) Jets are seventh in the Central Division with 26 points. Fifth place Dallas and sixth-seeded Nashville also have 26 points, but the Stars have three games in hand on Winnipeg while Nashville has two. Nike Sf Air Force 1 Saldi . Emery skated the length of the ice and fought an unwilling Holtby during the third period of the Flyers 7-0 loss Friday night in Philadelphia. He was given 29 penalty minutes, including a game misconduct. But Emery did not face even a disciplinary hearing with NHL senior vice president of player safety Brendan Shanahan because rules 46. Air Force 1 Scontate Uomo . Vokoun departed practice on Saturday morning after discovering swelling in his thigh. He was taken to a local hospital where the clot was revealed. The club announced the surgery following a 5-3 exhibition loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. ST. LOUIS -- Mike Matheny realizes the numbers look bad, and reasons the St. Louis Cardinals cant be this bad at home for too much longer.We love being at home but so much has been made of it, its hard to deny it and not realize it right now, the manager said after a 3-2, 12-inning loss to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. Overall, we just kind of think its one of those things that wont even be an issue by the time we finish this thing.Carlos Martinez allowed eight hits in six-plus scoreless innings but St. Louis dropped to 15-22 at home. The three-time defending NL Central champions were 55-26 at home last season but have lost six straight at Busch Stadium.Theres an advantage to being here on a number of fronts in my mind, Matheny said. Tonight would have been a good one to start a good push in the opposite direction.Stephen Piscotty, whose homer tied it in the 10th, said he hadnt been aware of the record.We went on the road, swept the Cubs, did some good things, Piscotty said. Would like to have this game but you cant do anything about it.Alcides Escobar hit a go-ahead RBI double just inside the right-field line in the 12th and drove in the first run of the game with a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the eighth. His fly to shallow right off Seth Maness (0-2) fell just in front of Piscotty, whose homer leading off the 10th tied it at 2.With runners on first and third and one out, Piscotty had hoped the ball would go foul. He twisted his left ankle diving on the play and wasnt sure whether he could play Thursday, saying Well see.I didnt want to catch it. If I catch that ball he tags and scores, Piscotty said. Unfortunately for me and the team, it was fair.Chien-Ming Wang (5-0) worked two scoreless innings for Kansas City, which survived blown saves by Wade Davis and Joakim Soria, stranded 19 runners and used all of iits bench players.dddddddddddd The Royals are 39-50 in the I-70 interleague series but 14-12 at 11-year-old Busch Stadium.Whit Merrifield put Kansas City ahead in the 10th when a potential double-play grounder was booted by second baseman Matt Carpenter and Merrifield got an RBI. He also doubled with one out in the 12th.Jhonny Peraltas two-out single tied it at 1 in the ninth against Davis, the second blown save in 20 chances for the Royals closer.Edinson Volquez worked 6 2/3 innings of six-hit ball in a strong bounce-back effort for Kansas City. He gave up 11 earned runs in one inning his last start.The 24-year-old Martinez was limited to 89 pitches due to concerns about cumulative fatigue. He has allowed two earned runs in 28 1/3 innings in his last four starts.We had to be careful with him, Matheny said. The way he uses his stuff, mixes up his movement, the way hes trusting it and pounding it in the zone and trusting his defense, thats a huge step.TRAINERS ROOMRoyals: CF Lorenzo Cain (left hamstring) was placed on the 15-day DL. The team is optimistic hell back right after the All-Star break.Cardinals: SS Aledmys Diaz (right eye) was the lone bench player not used. Hes missed two games but could be back soon after getting a positive checkup from the team ophthalmologist.UP NEXTRoyals: Chris Young (2-7, 6.54) is coming off his shortest start since Sept. 1, 2014, allowing seven runs in 2 1/3 innings in a loss to Houston. Hes given up a major league-high 21 homers, with at least one in all 11 starts plus hes 0-5 with a 9.70 ERA in five road starts.Cardinals: Mike Leake (5-5, 4.25) lasted just 3 1/3 innings his last start, allowing five runs at Seattle. Hes 16-7 with a 3.49 ERA in 38 June starts. ' ' '