"What A Champion": How The World Reacted As Rafael Nadal Wins His 14th French Open Title
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As Rafael Nadal lifted his 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam title, social media erupted with praise for the 36-year-old Spaniard.
Rafael Nadal on Sunday won a record-extending 22 Grand Slam title after beating Casper Ruud in the final of French Open men's singles final at the Court Philippe-Chatrier. Nadal continued his unbeaten run in the finals at Roland Garros, defeating Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to clinch his record-extending 14th French Open title. With the win, Nadal also became the oldest player to win the French Open final. As Nadal lifted his 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam title, social media erupted with praise for the 36-year-old Spaniard. King of clay. What a Champion. NADAL Number 14 at #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/KAp3aUraoo FOURTEEN!!!!!!! #Rolandgarros take a bow @RafaelNadal .. what an incredible champion and ambassador to our amazing sport Casper Ruud-Already a true champion. He'll be back! And Rafa, well Rafa is Rafa. Always down to earth, no matter what the outcome.Huge inspiration for the sporting world! I hope all youngsters were watching, especially the pre & post match respect between opponents & to the sport 14. Rafa Nadal. pic.twitter.com/ug6aWJUw5A This is how easy he makes it look. Congratulations on 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam @RafaelNadal #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/iZylRabdhQ 14 DON RAFAEL NADAL https://t.co/tpXQCjpDrr Congratulations Rafael Nadal, 14 French Open crowns and 22 majors. A flawless performance caps off a grueling fortnight. I hope you get some rest now, half way to the Slam! https://t.co/XXxj0uhjWU I LOVE YOU @RafaelNadal #14 #RolandGarros
Here's how the world reacted:
"King of clay. What a Champion. NADAL. Number 14 at #RolandGarros," former India batter Virender Sehwag tweeted.
"FOURTEEN!!!!!!! #Rolandgarros take a bow @RafaelNadal...What an incredible champion and ambassador to our amazing sport," Indian tennis star Sania Mirza wrote on Twitter.
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