‘No better love story than Nadal and the French Open’ – Fans react as Rafael Nadal wins record-extending 14th Roland Garros title

Rafael Nadal beat Casper Ruud in straight sets at the 2022 Roland Garros final to win his 14th French Open title.

Despite edging closer to the twilight years of his career, Rafael Nadal continues to be a force to reckon with. The Spaniard has now won 22 Grand Slam titles and 14 of them are titles from the French Open. In doing so, Nadal created a larger gap between himself and his two greatest rivals, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, who both have 20 major titles.

The Spaniard dominated Casper Ruud at the 2022 Roland Garros final on Sunday, to win 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in straight sets. Nadal, widely known as the ‘King of Clay’ showed the world that he still has plenty to offer on the big stage despite being 36 years old. And fans on social media were also quick to congratulate Nadal on his victory at the French Open.

Fans on social media react after Rafael Nadal wins 14th French Open title

On Twitter, one wrote, ‘There is no better love story than Rafael Nadal and the French Open’ while another added, ‘Rafael Nadal is the best tennis player on this planet, If you have any doubt check the amount of Grand Slam titles he has won,’ A third then wrote, ‘How is Nadal so good man? He just took down a youngster like Ruud with ease by winning all three sets in a row.’

Here are some more reactions by top sports stars and fans after Nadal won the French Open:

1️⃣4️⃣ DON RAFAEL NADAL https://t.co/tpXQCjpDrr

— Daniel Ceballos (@DaniCeballos46) June 5, 2022

Nadal wins in straight sets. Record 14th French Open title. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
It's truly now 'NADAL OPEN'. #Nadal #FrenchOpen #RolandGarros #FrenchOpen2022 #RolandGarros2022 pic.twitter.com/FnjbtXnFdg

— Pushp (@cricorcese) June 5, 2022

Thanks for existing, Rafael Nadal.
Simply The Greatest of All Time. pic.twitter.com/JLC8Cztwst

— Hombre Nadal 2️⃣2️⃣🏆 (@HombreNadal) June 5, 2022

Not many PLAYED 14 @rolandgarros tournaments. He won it 14 times. There is no word to describe this feat. Don't think good old Phillippe would mind if his court changes the name to Rafael Nadal – statue is not enough

— Ivan Ljubicic (@theljubicic) June 5, 2022

Don Rafael Nadal Parera. The most loved person in Spain. He is bigger than the King, bigger than everyone.

— Phil Kitromilides (@PhilKitro) June 5, 2022

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

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 5, 2022

A scene @RafaelNadal knows all too well 🏆#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/U3n6NSd1nv

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) June 5, 2022

Congratulations @RafaelNadal !!

We are very proud of @CasperRuud98 – 🇳🇴winning the human being tournament in Paris

Nadal is so good – not of this world

— Jan Aage Fjørtoft 🏳️‍🌈 🇳🇴 💛💙 (@JanAageFjortoft) June 5, 2022

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. Congratulations on your 22nd Grand Slam, your 14th @rolandgarros title, without doubt a magic number in 2022.

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) June 5, 2022

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