When will the reign of Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros? This is the question we all ask ourselves and yet, every year the 36-year-old Spanish tennis player returns to Paris to show that he is the best and write his legend a little more. Considered for a long time as the best player in history on clay, he is getting everyone to agree on the honorary title of best player in the history of tennis! By winning his fourteenth title yesterday at Porte d’Auteuil, and his 22nd Grand Slam title, against the surprise of the competition, the Norwegian Casper Ruud, Rafa continues to amaze his fans.
Despite health concerns that could have put an end to his participation this year, the Mallorcan was breathtaking, dismissing Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev in turn to easily win the final. After this new triumph, Rafael Nadal took advantage of his Monday off to parade through the streets of the capital with his superb trophy. Facing the photographers, the sportsman posed with the Mousquetaires cup on the Alexander III bridgewhich is located in the 8th arrondissement, not far from the Eiffel Tower. The opportunity for those who do not like to play their matches too much in the evening to strike a pose, all smiles, in front of the Iron Lady.
Nadal accomplice with Xisca and his sister Maria Isabel
For this great occasion, the champion had come accompanied by his wife, the beautiful Xisca Perello, which accompanies it each year. The lovers posed above the Seine and we could see all the complicity that unites them. Another very important person in the Nadal galaxy, the sister of the tennis player, Mary Isabelwas also present to take some pictures with her brother (photos can be found in the slideshow).
A new triumph for Rafael Nadal and despite health concerns, the hero of the Parisian public once again dazzled the Parisian tournament with his class and his talent. Well done champ!