Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts as he defeated Norway's Casper Ruud in their final match of the French Open. Photo / AP
Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts as he defeated Norway's Casper Ruud in their final match of the French Open. Photo / AP
Rafael Nadal claimed a stunning 14th French Open title but more than his record-extending grand slam win, a photo has shown the Spaniard is winning in life.
Nadal claimed his 22nd grand slam title, moving two ahead of both Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, in a 6-3 6-3 6-0 drubbingof Norwegian Casper Ruud.
It continues his incredible record on the court but in a reminder that tennis players are not all about the sport, a tender photo won fans' hearts after he shared a tender moment with his wife Xisca Perello.
Xisca took her husband's face in her hands, staring into his eyes with a mixture of love and pride after the stunning victory as Rafa stroked her face.
Raquet.com tennis journalist Gaspar Ribeiro Lanca tweeted: "Rafael Nadal and his wife Xisca Perello with Felipe VI, the King of Spain in the background.
"The off-court photograph of the year, absolutely brilliant."
Xisca and Rafa were together for 14 years before marrying in 2019 and have kept their relationship private, which is no mean feat for one of the biggest athletes in the world.
