Rafael Nadal has once again proved why he is the King of Clay as he lorded over Austria's Dominic Thiem and beat him 6-3, 5-7, 1-6,6-1 in the final of French Open 2019. With this, Nadal won his 12th title at the Roland Garros. Nadal beat Dominic Theim for the second consecutive year in French Open final. This is Rafael Nadal's 18th Grand Slam title overall. He is now behind only Swiss great Roger Federer in terms of most number of Grand Slams won by a player in Men's Singles tennis. Rafael Nadal Wins French Open 2019, Beats Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 1-6, 6-1 to Claim 12th Title at Roland Garros, 18th Overall Major.

Spain's 'Raging Bull' holds the record for the most number of Grand Slams won by a player on clay or any one surface and has now taken his tally to an unprecedented 12th Roland Garros trophy. Twitter has gone berserk after Nadal's victory at the French Open.

Read the Reaction on Nadal's Victory in the Tweet Below

RAFA is Unstoppable Indeed

Nadal and French Open: A Match Made on Clay

RAFA is 93-2 at Roland Garros

All Hail King Nadal

That Winning Moment

Nadal on His Dream Surface

Nadal Had Sweet Words to Say For Dominic Thiem

The 33-year-old Rafael Nadal has a phenomenal record on clay and especially at Roland Garros. The Spaniard's record at the French Open is mind-boggling. His career record here is 93-2, which means he has lost only two matches at the French Open since 2005. As they say, Nadal and French Open is a match made in heaven. Replace heaven with clay in Nadal's case.

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