Soderling , who beat Nadal en route to last year 's French Open final , showed his ability on clay by winning the second to set up a decider . Spain 's Fernando Verdasco wins Barcelona Open final . Fifth seed Spain beats Robin Soderling in three - set final . Spanish players have won in Barcelona for the last five years . Verdasco was thrashed in Monte Carlo final last weekend by Rafael Nadal .
Spain 's Fernando Verdasco wins Barcelona Open final . Fifth seed Spain beats Robin Soderling in three - set final . Spanish players have won in Barcelona for the last five years . Verdasco was thrashed in Monte Carlo final last weekend by Rafael Nadal .