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The whole tennis world took off Rafael Nadal’s hat after he conquered record number 13 at Roland Garros.
The Spaniard convincingly beat Novak Djokovic in yesterday’s final with 3-0 sets and already has 20 Grand Slam trophies, equaling record holder Roger Federer.
The Swiss congratulated his great rival a few minutes after his triumph and defined his 13th title in Paris as one of the greatest achievements in the history of sport.
“I have always had great respect for my friend Rafa as a person and as a champion. As my biggest rival for many years, I think we have both been motivated to become better players. Therefore, it is a real honor for me. Congratulations to him for his 20th Grand Slam title, and it is especially surprising that he has won Roland Garros for an incredible thirteenth time, which is one of the greatest achievements in the sport, and I also want to congratulate his team because no one “can’t do it alone. I hope 20 is another step towards continuing the journey for both of us. Well done, Rafa. You deserve it, “Federer wrote on Twitter.
His opinion was joined by former world leader Andy Murray. He doubts that another tennis player can bring Nadal’s 13 titles closer to Roland Garros.
“It is a great achievement, perhaps the greatest in the history of the sport. I don’t think anyone can beat that record, probably no one will come close. I don’t see how anyone can beat it right now,” he said. The 33-year-old Scotsman.
Meanwhile, it became clear that Hristo Stoichkov was also present at the celebration for the Matador title.
The Bulgarian soccer legend is a former partner of Rafa’s uncle, Miguel Ángel Nadal, and he bragged on Instagram about being part of the party.
Also present were the great French footballers of the recent past Laurent Blanc and Cristian Carembio.
