Fognini was bidding for a ninth Barcelona Open title this year . But the world No 4 lost to Italian Fabio Fognini 6-4 , 7-6 ( 8-6 ) in third round . Nadal has won just one title since winning his 10th French Open last June . The Spaniard admitted it was a 'very sad day ' following the defeat .
Rafael Nadal was bidding for a ninth Barcelona Open title this year . But the world No 4 lost to Italian Fabio Fognini 6-4 , 7-6 ( 8-6 ) in third round . Nadal has won just one title since winning his 10th French Open last June . The Spaniard admitted it was a 'very sad day ' following the defeat .