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"What A Champion": How The World Reacted As Rafael Nadal Wins His 14th French Open Title

As Rafael Nadal lifted his 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam title, social media erupted with praise for the 36-year-old Spaniard.

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Twitter hailed Rafael Nadal after he won a record-extending 14th French Open title.© AFP

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.

Here's how the world reacted:

"King of clay. What a Champion. NADAL. Number 14 at #RolandGarros," former India batter Virender Sehwag tweeted.

King of clay.
What a Champion.
NADAL
Number 14 at #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/KAp3aUraoo

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 5, 2022

"FOURTEEN!!!!!!! #Rolandgarros take a bow @RafaelNadal...What an incredible champion and ambassador to our amazing sport," Indian tennis star Sania Mirza wrote on Twitter.

FOURTEEN!!!!!!! #Rolandgarros take a bow @RafaelNadal .. what an incredible champion and ambassador to our amazing sport

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) June 5, 2022

"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," former South Africa batter AB de Villiers tweeted.

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

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) June 5, 2022

"14. Rafa Nadal," Croatia and Real Madrid midfielders Luka Modric captioned a post.

  1. Rafa Nadal. pic.twitter.com/ug6aWJUw5A

— Luka Modric (@lukamodric10) June 5, 2022

"This is how easy he makes it look. Congratulations on 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam @RafaelNadal," former India batter Wasim Jaffer congratulated Nadal on Twitter.

This is how easy he makes it look.
Congratulations on 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam @RafaelNadal #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/iZylRabdhQ

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 5, 2022

"14. DON RAFAEL NADAL," Spain and Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos tweeted.

14 DON RAFAEL NADAL https://t.co/tpXQCjpDrr

— Daniel Ceballos (@DaniCeballos46) June 5, 2022

"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," Australian tennis legend Rod Laver wrote on Twitter.

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

— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) June 5, 2022

"To see you come back year after year and perform the way you do is just magical. Congratulations on winning your 14th
@rolandgarros win Rafa. You're an inspiration for every kid around the world," former India batter VVS Laxman tweeted.

"I LOVE YOU @RafaelNadal," Spain and Manchester United shot-stopped David de Gea posted.

I LOVE YOU @RafaelNadal #14 #RolandGarros

— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) June 5, 2022

For the record, Nadal has lost just three games from a possible 115 at Roland Garros.
 

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