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Rafael Nadal wins third US Open, Twitter reacts
New York: Rafael Nadal defeated South African world number 32 Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in a completely one-sided US Open final. Nadal did not even face a single break point and gave away very few unforced errors.
World number one Nadal won his third US Open and his 16th grand slam title, increasing his chances of overhauling Federer’s record of 19 major championships.
The Spaniard has a 23-14 win-loss record against Federer and has won six of their nine finals at a major.
It was Rafael Nadal’s fifth title of the year and 74th of his career. The $3.7 million winner’s prize boosted his career earnings to a level just under $90 million.
Rafael Nadal also went on to describe the year 2017 as “one of the best of his career”.
6-3, 6-3, 6-4.@RafaelNadal defeats Kevin Anderson to win his 3rd #USOpen title and 16th career Grand Slam🏆! pic.twitter.com/rJANGdqcyV
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 10, 2017
The win was highly celebrated on social media with a number Nadal’s fellow tennis professionals hailing the performance.
Felicitaciones @RafaelNadal! Merecido campeón. 👏
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) September 10, 2017
I couldn’t miss it!! Congrats @RafaelNadal for your #16th Grand Slam victory!! #Champion #UsOpen pic.twitter.com/l5w5sVWz28
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) September 10, 2017
To step on Arthur Ashe with @RafaelNadal for my first Slam final was an honour. I look forward to sharing the court with you again soon 😊 pic.twitter.com/lojLczEeil
— Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) September 11, 2017
Rog and Rafa sweeping the majors, two of the greatest ambassadors of our sport, surely the GOAT discussions must be put on hold for now :)?🐐
— Mahesh Bhupathi (@Maheshbhupathi) September 11, 2017
Rafael Nadal reigns again in New York 👑
The Spaniard beats Kevin Anderson to win the US Open and claim his 16th Grand Slam title 🏆 pic.twitter.com/NDAgAeR3y9
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) September 10, 2017
🇺🇸🏆🎾 #USOpen
Congratulations to @RafaelNadal, our honorary member, for winning his 16th Grand Slam title!#HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/hjq7b8jVYb— Real Madrid C.F.🇬🇧 (@realmadriden) September 10, 2017