Reactions to Rafa Nadal’s victory at Roland Garros: from Casa Real to football, politics …

Paris has a king and that is none other than the Spanish Rafael Nadal. Victory in front of Novak Djokovic in three sets (0-6, 2-6 and 5-7) to conquer the thirteenth Roland Garros of his career and the twentieth Grand slam, to tie thus with Roger Federer as the tennis player who has conquered the most in history.

Being here is an inspiration to me. Here I have spent the best moments of my career. This tournament, the city, the public … means everything to me, “said the Manacori just after winning on the clay of the Philippe Chatrier to the current number 1 of ATP ranking.

His victory has not left anyone indifferent. From the Real home to the political sector and to the entire world of sport. They all surrender to a Rafa Nadal who has made history again and who promises to continue fighting for a few more years. “13 out of thirteen! Always Rafa, Spain with you at the top”, they wrote from Casa Real in Twitter.

The leaders of the main Spanish political parties have also echoed the victory on social networks: “Rafa, you’ve done it again! Your XIII Roland Garros and XX Grand Slam take you to a unique terrain. Only you know the way. Today you make millions of fans happy again, who have lived this new victory with you. Congratulations, “he wrote Pedro Sanchez, president of government.

Too Pablo Casado, leader of the opposition and Popular Party, congratulated the champion: “Proud of Rafa Nadal, our best athlete in history and a great ambassador for Spain. Today he achieves his thirteenth Roland Garrosand his 20th Grand Slam, equaling Federer’s record. Congratulations champion!”.

Santiago Abascal, President of VoxHe has not missed the appointment either, congratulating the one he considers “an example for all”: “In these moments of national anxiety and sadness for many Spaniards … the great Rafa Nadal It has allowed us to enjoy another historic victory achieved with effort, perseverance and modesty. An example for all. Congratulations Rafa Nadal! “.

In football there have also been reactions. From the Real Madrid, club of which he is an honorary member, Majorca, team from his hometown. Also figures like Iker Casillas They have reacted on social networks to the great game and subsequent triumph of Rafa Nadal.

His great friend Pau Gasol He also congratulated the Spanish tennis player: “With this exhibition you get your 13th Roland Garros… and there are already 20 Grand Slams in the pocket to match Federer. You are very big, the word legend you are already starting to fall short! “.

Another of the great champions in the history of Spanish sport has used his account Twitter to pay his particular tribute to Rafa Nadal. Fernando Alonso he posted a photograph of the victory and wrote the word “huge” to refer to the tennis player.

Federer’s congratulations

One of his great rivals, Federer, also wrote a message on his social networks: “I have always had the greatest respect for my friend Rafa as a person and as a champion. As my biggest rival for many years, I think we have pushed each other to become better players. So it is a real honor for me to congratulate him on his 20th Grand Slam victory. “

“It is especially surprising that he has won Roland Garros 13 times, which is one of the greatest achievements in the sport. I also congratulate your team, because nobody can do this alone. I hope 20 is just one more step on our joint journey. Well done, Rafa. You deserve it, “wrote Roger Federer.

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