Federer pays tribute to 'simply incredible' Nadal
Roger Federer has taken to social media to congratulate Rafael Nadal after his long-time friend and foe won a historic 10th French Open title.
Nadal was too hot to handle as he crushed Swiss third seed Stan Wawrinka 6-2 6-3 6-1 on Sunday.
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He claimed the Musketeers Cup without dropping a set in the tournament for the third time, having lost only 35 games en route to achieving what has been dubbed 'La Decima'.
Nadal now moves back to within three of Roger Federer's all-time record of 18 grand slams with a 15th major title, and the Swiss Maestro was quick to praise the Spaniard after the incredible victory:
Simply incredible, Rafa #10 #RG17 #VamosRafa #justdoit
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) June 11, 2017
"Simply incredible, Rafa #10," Federer tweeted on Monday.
A host of other big names in tennis also took to Twitter with their congratulations:
Congrats @RafaelNadal #champ #unreal
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) June 11, 2017
Congrats to ostapenko and @RafaelNadal. Both @rolandgarros singles winner working with a past champion. Coincidence?
— Gigi Fernandez (@gigifernandez) June 11, 2017
#Rafa too good today but congratulations @stanwawrinka on a fantastic #RG17 run. Next up the grass!
— Pat Cash (@TheRealPatCash) June 11, 2017
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For an historic 10th time, @RafaelNadal wins the French Open 👏 pic.twitter.com/h7ARJcKnR6— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 11, 2017
@RafaelNadal 10 🏆 @rolandgarros
— Fernando Verdasco (@FerVerdasco) June 11, 2017
It is so cool to have played in the era of Federer and Nadal. The two greatest players of all time in the same era. Amazing. Congrats Rafa
— Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) June 11, 2017
He was just unstoppable this 2 weeks! King of clay!!! #10 #Rafa
— Daria Gavrilova (@Daria_gav) June 11, 2017
10 ...... 10 ....... 10 ..... you can say it as much as you want. It's so not normal. Huge respect for @RafaelNadal .. pleasure to watch
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) June 11, 2017
Rafael Nadal!! Único 🎾1️⃣0️⃣ pic.twitter.com/PvAdiVuh2o
— David Ferrer (@DavidFerrer87) June 11, 2017
This is what we call a clinic! @RafaelNadal is the GREATEST CLAY COURT PLAYER THAT HAS EVER LIVED! Watch & appreciate this greatness! @nbc
— rennae stubbs (@rennaestubbs) June 11, 2017
The vanquished Wawrinka could do little but offer praise to Nadal for a complete performance, denying the Swiss his fourth grand slam title.
"There is nothing to say about today, you were too good," Wawrinka said.
"What you are doing in tennis is unbelievable. It's always been an honour to play against you, two grand slam finals now, congratulations to you for your career and your team."
with AAP
