"What A Champion": How The World Reacted As Rafael Nadal Wins His 14th French Open Title

Rafael Nadal on Sunday won a record-extending 22 Grand Slam title after beating Casper Ruud in the final of French Open men's singles final at the Court Philippe-Chatrier. Nadal continued his unbeaten run in the finals at Roland Garros, defeating Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to clinch his record-extending 14th French Open title. With the win, Nadal also became the oldest player to win the French Open final. As Nadal lifted his 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam title, social media erupted with praise for the 36-year-old Spaniard.

Here's how the world reacted:

"King of clay. What a Champion. NADAL. Number 14 at #RolandGarros," former India batter Virender Sehwag tweeted.

King of clay. What a Champion. NADAL Number 14 at #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/KAp3aUraoo

"FOURTEEN!!!!!!! #Rolandgarros take a bow @RafaelNadal...What an incredible champion and ambassador to our amazing sport," Indian tennis star Sania Mirza wrote on Twitter.

FOURTEEN!!!!!!! #Rolandgarros take a bow @RafaelNadal .. what an incredible champion and ambassador to our amazing sport

"Casper Ruud-Already a true champion. He'll be back! And Rafa, well Rafa is Rafa. Always down to earth, no matter what the outcome. Huge inspiration for the sporting world! I hope all youngsters were watching, especially the pre & post-match respect between opponents & to the sport," former South Africa batter AB de Villiers tweeted.

Casper Ruud-Already a true champion. He'll be back! And Rafa, well Rafa is Rafa. Always down to earth, no matter what the outcome.Huge inspiration for the sporting world! I hope all youngsters were watching, especially the pre & post match respect between opponents & to the sport

"14. Rafa Nadal," Croatia and Real Madrid midfielders Luka Modric captioned a