Rafael Nadal Parera, commonly known as Rafael Nadal or Rafa, has the tennis world applauding for him. Nadal, has not just conquered the tennis world, he has made history. And people all over the globe are chanting, congratulating and celebrating the Clay King. Rafael Nadal won his 11th French Open, in an awe striking performance, on Sunday.
Nadal, getting emotional over his historic win, gave a statement:
โIt’s amazing, I can’t describe my feelings because it’s not even a dream to win here 11 times. It’s impossible to think something like this.”
Furthermore, he got all teared up in emotion upon winning.
ALL the feels for @RafaelNadal. #RG18 pic.twitter.com/SD4f0mKSFa
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 10, 2018
Nadalโs companionship and sportsmanship is exemplary! He went an extra mile, to acknowledge the runner up, Dominic Thiem .
"Heโs a good friend. One of these players that the tour needs. I am sure you will win here in the next couple of years."
Heartfelt words from @RafaelNadal to @ThiemDomi.#RG18 pic.twitter.com/5xd6yNOZFD
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 10, 2018
The player Theim returned the honourable mention by sending a beautiful message to Rafael Nadal.
"I remember you winning here in 2005. I was eleven years old"
Magnanimous in defeat, @ThiemDomi pays tribute to @RafaelNadal as the Spaniard wins his eleventh French Open title at @rolandgarros #RG18 pic.twitter.com/63WBVglp6R
— ITV Sport (@ITVSport) June 10, 2018
Winning Big Was Not Easy
No fight has ever been fought without bloodshed and no match has ever been played without struggle and pain. Similarly, the tennis match was not a smooth sail for the Spaniard Player. During the match, he started suffering cramps on his left hand. It lead to a very nervous Nadal.
“Tough moment in the third set when I got a little bit cramped on the hand. I was very scared.”
Fans are Celebrating with the Victorious Spaniard
Arguably the greatest tennis player of the current era, @RafaelNadal has won 11 French Opens now.. .simply incredible! #Tennis #RafaelNadal
2005๐2006๐ 2007๐ 2008๐ 2010๐ 2011๐ 2012๐ 2013๐2014๐ 2017๐ย 2018๐ pic.twitter.com/uc7n5pHHID
— Rameez Merchant (@merchantgem) June 10, 2018
Moreover, Nadal has been crowned ‘THE KING’
All hail The King of Clay! ๐๐๐
Rafael #Nadal ๐ช๐ธ beats Dominic #Thiem ๐ฆ๐น in straight sets 6-4 6-3 6-2.#RG18 #RafaelNadal #FrenchOpenFinal#FrenchOpen pic.twitter.com/1efI9ZObf1
— Surya (@suriyasays) June 10, 2018
#VamosRafa The King of Clay has done it again.๐๐.
The King of Clay captures his 11th Roland-Garros title 6-4 6-3 6-2.#RafaelNadal #FrenchOpen #RolandGarros18 #RolandGarros #KingofClay #RafaNadal
Many Many Congratulations @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/gWwwEIvsBj— เคถเฅเคญเคฎ | Shubham (@ShubhamBhor_) June 10, 2018
And he is a Hero
And the Greatest of all time debate continues. #RafaelNadal won his 17th grandslam title of his career.
Roger federer – 19
Rafael Nadal – 17This rivalry will be remembered for years.#FrenchOpen #RolandGarros #Nadal #nadalthiem #RogerFederer #Federer #NadaNosDetiene pic.twitter.com/wMcxQ4UgoK
— Indr Lahoti (@IndrLahoti) June 10, 2018
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Nadal’s 11 French Open Final Victories
2005 – beat Mariano Puerta (Argentina) 6-7 (6-8) 6-3 6-1 7-5
2006 – beat Roger Federer (Switzerland) 1-6 6-1 6-4 7-6 (7-4)
2007 – beat Roger Federer (Switzerland) 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-4
2008 – beat Roger Federer (Switzerland) 6-1 6-3 6-0
2010 – beat Robin Soderling (Sweden) 6-4 6-2 6-4
2011 – beat Roger Federer (Switzerland) 7-5 7-6 (7-3) 5-7 6-1
2012 – beat Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 6-4 6-3 2-6 7-5
2013 – beat David Ferrer (Spain) 6-3 6-2 6-3
2014 – beat Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 3-6 7-5 6-2 6-4
2017 – beat Stan Wawrinka (Switzerland) 6-2 6-3 6-1
2018 – beat Dominic Thiem (Austria) 6-4 6-3 6-2
The Victorious Spaniard is now inches closer to Roger Federer’s all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles. Just a few more years and titles, Rafael Nadal will be making history!