With the result never in doubt, Rafael Nadal won the French Open for an unprecedented 11th time, defeating Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-3, 6-2. This justifiably earned him many congratulations on Twitter.

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Fans and analysts alike reached out to commend Nadal for doing what no one had ever done before.

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But most of all in awe were his peers on tour.

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And, as always, Nadal had some reactions of his own.

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Nadal earns some well-deserved rest before turning his attention on the grass-court season.