Tiger Woods, NBA star Dirk Nowitzki among the sporting stars to congratulate Nadal
Words can't do justice to describe Rafael Nadal's record-extending 12th Roland Garros title. But global sports stars, including Tiger Woods, former Roland Garros champions and Nadal's peers still tried to put into words what the Spaniard's accomplishment means after the 33-year-old beat Austrian Dominic Thiem in the Roland Garros final for the second straight year, 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1.
ATPTour.com compiled the best social media reactions to Nadal's 12th Roland Garros crown.
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Tiger Woods
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@TigerWoods
The King of Clay does not like to share his wealth. Congrats @RafaelNadal on #12!
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Ben Stiller
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@RedHourBen
So exciting to see @RafaelNadal make history with #12. Incredible. #FrenchOpen
Respect to @ThiemDomi, the future.
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6:58 PM - Jun 9, 2019
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Real Madrid C.F.
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@realmadriden
Our honorary club member @RafaelNadal continues to make history and is now a 12-time champion at @rolandgarros! Congratulations, Rafa! You're the best!#HalaMadrid
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7:03 PM - Jun 9, 2019
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Kevin Anderson
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@KAndersonATP
Hard to even wrap my head around your 93-2 record at @rolandgarros. What an incredible accomplishment to win your 12th title, congratulations @RafaelNadal!
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6:36 PM - Jun 9, 2019
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Stanislas Wawrinka
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@stanwawrinka
What a final @rolandgarros @ThiemDomi !! 12
@RafaelNadal
#TheKingOfClay
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6:46 PM - Jun 9, 2019
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Lleyton Hewitt
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@lleytonhewitt
I see it but I don’t believe it... someone can win 12 @rolandgarros singles titles. @RafaelNadal what a performance! #TheKingOfClay
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6:33 PM - Jun 9, 2019 · Oss, Nederland
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Stanislas Wawrinka
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@stanwawrinka
What a final @rolandgarros @ThiemDomi !! 12
@RafaelNadal
#TheKingOfClay
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6:46 PM - Jun 9, 2019
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Gustavo Kuerten
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@gugakuerten
Muchas gracias por estas nuevas páginas en la historia y por todas las otras escritas,,, @RafaelNadal #NoLimits #RG2019 12 x
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Rod Laver
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@rodlaver
Simply magnificent @RafaelNadal Winning a grand slam isn’t easy. Winning 12 French titles is beyond belief. Congratulations King of Clay! #RG19
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7:18 PM - Jun 9, 2019
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Dirk Nowitzki
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@swish41
12 times!!!!! Unbelievable. @RafaelNadal
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6:27 PM - Jun 9, 2019
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alex de minaur
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@alexdeminaur
@RafaelNadal on clay = cheat code!!!
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6:42 PM - Jun 9, 2019
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Billie Jean King
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@BillieJeanKing
There will never be another Nadal. Congratulations to @RafaelNadal on an incredible 12th French Open win. A genius on clay, with a tremendous work ethic, he’s a role model both on and off the court. Well done! #RG19
NBC Sports
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@NBCSports
The King continues to reign!
Rafael Nadal defeats Dominic Thiem in 4 sets to win his 12th #FrenchOpen crown.
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6:37 PM - Jun 9, 2019
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James Blake
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@JRBlake
12? Really @RafaelNadal ? Totally run out of superlatives for this kind of clay court tennis. Never to be matched in my lifetime and still going. Congratulations legend.
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6:16 PM - Jun 9, 2019
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