Rafael Nadal sends six-word message to Carlos Sainz after British Grand Prix victory

Rafael Nadal has sent Carlos Sainz a message after his fellow Spaniard won his first Grand Prix at Slverstone on Sunday. The pole-sitter overtook Charles Leclerc after a late safety car incident to come out on top at the British Grand Prix.

Sainz has been congratulated by another Spanish sporting star after 22-time Grand Slam winner Nadal took to Instagram to send his countryman a six-word message following his maiden Grand Prix victory. The tennis icon himself is also in the country for Wimbledon, where he will play his fourth-round match on Monday.

Following the Ferrari-driver's long-awaited Grand Prix win, the ATP world No 4 took to Instagram to share a photo of Sainz, writing: "Congrats on your first big win!!!!!!!" His message comes less than a month after Sainz branded Nadal the "best" tennis player following his record-extending 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam title win.

"Congratulations @RafaelNadal !! The best tennis player in history!!" the 27-year-old tweeted after Nadal beat first-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud to rewrite history at the French Open. The Silverstone winner was also one of the first to congratulate his fellow Spaniard when he broke the Grand Slam record in Melbourne earlier this year.

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