The 19-time Grand Slam champion of Spain, who was able to celebrate again in Mexico after 2005 and 2013, was a loser without losing his career record to the 85th trophy of his career.
33-year-old Nadal remains second in the world rankings as top runner-up Novak Djokovic won the Dubai race on Saturday, keeping his lead.
Fritz (35), a 22-year-old, won his fifth final and lost fourth.
Result, decisive:
Nadal (Spanish, 1st) - Fritz (American) 6: 3, 6: 2
(Source: Source: sportrajongo.hu, mti / Photo: pixabay)