It’s a bird, it’s a plane...no, it’s Rafael Nadal.
He went and did it. La Decima. On a much-anticipated Sunday which turned out to be an anti-climax, Stan Wawrinka was utterly blown away 2-6, 3-6, 1-6 to complete a decade of Rafael Nadal domination. 10 French Open titles. Without doubt, there is only one King of Clay and that is Rafael Nadal.
His peers and former greats all stood up to applaud in unison.
Congratulations @RafaelNadal on your historic 10th @rolandgarros championship. You are an inspirational champion on and off the court.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) 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
He lost 35 games in the entire tournament ...... I'm pretty sure I've lost my car keys 35 times this year .....
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) June 11, 2017
Rafael Nadal!! Único 🎾1️⃣0️⃣ pic.twitter.com/PvAdiVuh2o
— David Ferrer (@DavidFerrer87) June 11, 2017
I don't think many can put it into words and I don't think many understand this accomplishment, truly incredibly.Congrats, Champ10n
— Tommy Haas (@TommyHaas13) June 11, 2017
King Rafa 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑 #10
— Robin Söderling (@RSoderling) June 11, 2017
Can someone describe with words what @RafaelNadal archived today? 🔟🏆🎾
— Fernando Verdasco (@FerVerdasco) June 11, 2017
Congrats @RafaelNadal #champ #unreal
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) June 11, 2017
Crying with you @RafaelNadal Best of the best☝🏼 #10 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Daria Kasatkina (@DKasatkina) 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
Dear @RafaelNadal well done on your well deserved #Decima ...I haven't seen anyone play as strong & as good as you were today, ever ! #rg17
— Timea Bacsinszky (@TimeaOfficial) June 11, 2017
What an amazing tournament for the king. Remarkable achievement @RafaelNadal 👑🙌🏻1️⃣0️⃣🏆 #RG17
— Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) June 11, 2017
And the fans couldn’t get enough of this astounding achievement.
This possibly says everything. Everything. pic.twitter.com/7bJFW5qHRA
— BlunderWoman (@poisonaavi) June 11, 2017
This is a beautiful picture! #LaDecima #RG17 pic.twitter.com/0K8FDWeSWo
— Nikhila (@kokudum) June 11, 2017
Serena wins a Grand Slam pregnant, Roger Federer wins No. 18 and Rafael Nadal captures his 10th French Open title. 2017 tennis has been fun.
— Andrew Eichenholz (@andrewikesports) June 11, 2017
Messi & Ronaldo
— Sadikshya Bhandari (@Sadikshya_) June 11, 2017
Federer & Nadal
Have so many stories to tell my grandkids 😀
2017 Australian Open champion
— Magnifico. (@VishakhaRF) June 11, 2017
2017 French Open champion
And people thought they were done. #Legends #Federer #Nadal pic.twitter.com/AGWB2YiayD
Nadal obviously had something to say about it....
#CHAMP10N pic.twitter.com/BV0M1qE7NE
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) June 11, 2017
But Nike had the last word.
One is difficult. Two is impressive. Ten is Rafa. @rafaelnadal pic.twitter.com/658sRtVbbE
— Nike (@Nike) June 11, 2017
