'We all know what a champion you are'
Following is reaction to Rafa Nadal securing a men's record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title after beating Casper Ruud in Sunday's French Open final:
CASPER RUUD, FRENCH OPEN FINALIST
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. "We all know what a champion you are. Today I got to feel how it is to play against you in a final - it's not easy, I am not the first victim, I know there have been many before."
ROD LAVER, FORMER MEN'S WORLD NUMBER ONE
"Congratulations Rafael Nadal, 14 French Open crowns and 22 majors. A flawless performance caps off a grueling fortnight."
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
REAL MADRID, LALIGA CHAMPIONS AND NADAL'S FAVOURITE SOCCER CLUB
"Congratulations on this historic feat, @RafaelNadal. It's an honour being able to enjoy a great madridista and honorary club member as the best tennis player of all-time.
Enhorabuena por una nueva gesta histórica, @RafaelNadal. Es un orgullo disfrutar de un gran madridista y socio de honor del Real Madrid como el mejor tenista de todos los tiempos. Felicidades por tu 22º Grand Slam, el 14º @rolandgarros, sin duda un número mágico en este 2022.
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) June 5, 2022
"Congratulations on your 22nd Grand Slam, your 14th @rolandgarros title, without doubt a magic number in 2022."
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) June 5, 2022
BILLIE JEAN KING, FORMER WOMEN'S WORLD NUMBER ONE
"The King of Clay Court Tennis does it again. Congratulations to @RafaelNadal on his 14th French Open win and his 22nd major title!"
The King of Clay Court Tennis does it again.
Congratulations to @RafaelNadal on his 14th French Open win and his 22nd major title! #RolandGarros https://t.co/Z68xcNiUt6
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 5, 2022
TENNYS SANDGREN, AMERICAN TENNIS PLAYER
"14 french opens is easily the single greatest achievement in professional sports. It's damn near impossible to win your local men's open that many times."
14 french opens is easily the single greatest achievement in professional sports
It's damn near impossible to win your local men's open that many times
— Tennys Sandgren (@TennysSandgren) June 5, 2022
TRACY AUSTIN, FORMER WOMEN'S WORLD NUMBER ONE
"@RafaelNadal is an incredible champion, competitor and such a classy person. With all the foot issues, just turned 36, he adds his 22nd Major. Just Wow!!"
112-3 14's @rolandgarros Insane #'s!!!!!! @RafaelNadal is an incredible champion, competitor and such a classy person. With all the foot issues, just turned 36, he adds his 22nd Major. Just Wow!!
— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) June 5, 2022
DAVID DE GEA, SOCCER PLAYER FOR MANCHESTER UNITED
"I LOVE YOU @RafaelNadal #14 #RolandGarros."
I LOVE YOU @RafaelNadal #14 #RolandGarros
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) June 5, 2022
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