Rafael Nadal plays his first tournament since Wimbledon, had already lost to Fognini twice on clay this year.
But he won a tight final that saw 12 breaks of serve to extend his run of having won a European clay-court tournament every year since 2004.
But he won a tight final that saw 12 breaks of serve to extend his run of having won a European clay-court tournament every year since 2004.
"It was a very tough final, it is an important title for me" said Nadal.
Nadal has suffered from injuries this season and had not competed since he was knocked out of Wimbledon in the second round by qualifier Dustin Brown.
"It was a great match, many great points, many breaks, we fought hard," Nadal added.
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