"Nothing in any sport will ever be as iconic as this" - Tennis fans react to Rafael Nadal's rousing introduction at the French Open
Rafael Nadal cruised into the second round of the 2022 French Open on Monday, winning his opener without dropping a set. Facing off against Jordan Thompson, the Mallorcan scored a straight-forward 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 win in just over two hours.
More than the Spaniard's game, it was his introduction before the match that really caught the attention of tennis fans.
2022 Roland Garros R1 Rafael Nadal bt. Jordan Thompson 6-2 6-2 6-2
Next - Corentin Moutet https://t.co/YjXZLIhDjn
A video of his introduction, where the stadium announcer listed all 13 of his Roland Garros titles in a single breath, has since gone viral on social media. Twitter users could not help but share the video along with messages of awe, remarking on how it is one of the most iconic moments in all of sporting history.
Rafa & his 13 titles being introduced! https://t.co/rxeOuWXDV8
No matter how many times they've heard it before, fans declared that they would never get tired of the introduction and that it was a guaranteed goosebump-inducing moment.
"The greatest sport introduction of all time across all sports. To win 13 Roland Garros titles in 16 years is stuff of legends," one fan wrote.
The greatest sport introduction of all time across all sports. To win 13 RG in 16 years is stuff of legends twitter.com/nycsandygirl/s…
twitter.com/nycsandygirl/s…Better than any music I've listened to 🎶 twitter.com/nycsandygirl/s…
"It takes eleven seconds just to announce all of Nadal's Roland Garros titles. The greatest player introduction in all sports," another fan tweeted.
It takes eleven seconds just to announce all of Nadal’s Roland Garros titles…
The greatest player introduction in all sports… twitter.com/nycsandygirl/s…
@nycsandygirl History will say that this is one of the most iconic things in all of sports! ❤
"Nothing in any sports will ever be as iconic as this!" one fan wrote.
Nothing in any sports will ever be as iconic as this! twitter.com/nycsandygirl/s…
Better than any music I've listened to 🎶 twitter.com/nycsandygirl/s…
Play this at my funeral! twitter.com/nycsandygirl/s…
"Gives me goosebumps, every single time," another user posted.
Gives me goose bumps, every single time 🥰 twitter.com/nycsandygirl/s…
twitter.com/nycsandygirl/s…It gives goosebumps every time ♥️ twitter.com/nycsandygirl/s…
"Rafans haven't suffered in January like they did only to hear the commie say he won the AO ONCE !!!!!!! IT'S TWICE MISTER!" one fan jokingly pointed out.
Rafans haven't suffered in January like they did only to hear the commie say he won the AO ONCE !!!!!!! IT'S TWICE MISTER twitter.com/nycsandygirl/s…
unparalleled in tennis twitter.com/nycsandygirl/s…That intro 😭 unparalleled in tennis twitter.com/nycsandygirl/s…
Rafael Nadal takes on Corentin Moutet in the second round of the French Open
Following his victory over Jordan Thompson, Rafael Nadal will take on Corentin Moutet in the second round of the 2022 French Open. The Frenchman came from a set down against three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka in his opener to set up a meeting with the World No. 5.
The duo have not faced off on the ATP tour to date and will meet for the first time on Wednesday. The Spaniard did not show any signs of his recent foot injury during the match against Thompson and will be the favorite to book his spot in the third round.
Nadal's Well, Ends Well
13-time Roland Garros champion-
Sorry. Say that out loud real quick.
Totally absurd, right?
Anyway, 13-time Roland Garros champion, Rafael Nadal, gets off to a blazing start in Paris, cruising past Jordan Thompson, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 to face Corentin Moutet https://t.co/cLwho0DU5f
A victory against Moutet would pit the former World No. 1 against either Fabio Fognini or Botic van de Zandschulp. Felix Auger-Aliassime is in line to cross swords with the 35-year-old in the fourth round, while a blockbuster encounter with Novak Djokovic potentially awaits the Mallorcan in the quarterfinals.
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