Rusty former world number two Alexander Zverev crashed to defeat Saturday in his first ATP match since tearing ankle ligaments at the French Open in June
Rafael Nadal had defeated Djokovic in the quarterfinals of the French Open and then he progressed to the final after Alexander Zverev was forced to retire midway during the semi-final.
Before he gets back to the treatment table though, Nadal had a chance to pose with the French Open trophy, called "La Coupe des Mousquetaires", the English translation for which is-The Musketeers Cup, with the magnificent Eiffel Tower in the background.
While social media was flooded with congratulatory messages for the 22-time Grand Slam champion, former India batter Wasim Jaffer also praised Rafael Nadal in his own witty style.
Rafael Nadal said he is working to find a solution to his foot injury and made it clear that he has every intention of playing Wimbledon if his body allows him to.
Rafael Nadal won a 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday with a straight-sets rout of Casper Ruud to become the oldest male champion at Roland Garros.
Coco Gauff suffered a second heartbreaking French Open final defeat when she and American partner Jessica Pegula were beaten by Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic in the women's doubles final on Sunday
French Open 2022 Final, Highlights: Rafael Nadal on Sunday won a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title after beating Casper Ruud in the final of French Open men's singles event at the Court Philipp-Chatrier
Poland's Iga Swiatek on Saturday defeated Coco Gauff to win her second French Open title, and her triumph was compatriot and star footballer Robert Lewandowski.