Rafael Nadal’s victory over Casper Ruud in the ATP Finals has received mixed reactions from tennis fans. The Spaniard and the Norwegian were contesting a dead rubber, as Nadal was already eliminated from the tournament and Ruud had already qualified for the semifinals.Nadal, who was on a four-match losing streak and hadn’t won a single set in the ATP Finals, made a stunning recovery in his final match at the tournament to score a straight-sets victory over his 23-year-old protégé. The 22-time Grand Slam champion managed to close out both sets with a break in the 12th game to settle the score at 7-5, 7-5."I trained well. Maybe I didn't have enough matches to be at the required level," Nadal said after the match. "There was not enough self-confidence, after a difficult six months. That's the way it is. I accept that the season didn't end the way I wanted, but at least it ended with a win. That was important, it's the last match of the season, so I'm happy about that. I was able to beat a great player."Tennis fans, however, were divided over Nadal's win. While many congratulated the 36-year-old for the triumph, a few questioned the credibility of the result.Some fans were of the opinion that Ruud, who had emerged as the winner in both his previous encounters, deliberately granted the victory to his mentor and childhood idol as it was inconsequential match-up."Congrats to Rafa on the Mickey Mouse win. Casper very clearly threw today with nothing to play for/give one of his idols a token win on the way out of the season," one individual said.👾👾👾@fearMyPlays@atptour @RafaelNadal Congrats to Rafa on the Mickey Mouse win. Casper very clearly threw today with nothing to play for/give one of his idols a token win on the way out of the season.5@atptour @RafaelNadal Congrats to Rafa on the Mickey Mouse win. Casper very clearly threw today with nothing to play for/give one of his idols a token win on the way out of the season.On the other hand, many ardent Nadal fans were elated that he was able to have a winning end to his highly successful 2022 season."Great to end the season with a win. Indoor yes. Pity that it doesn’t count anymore. But at least you live Turin with a beautiful match and win, Rafa now take some rest and then let’s prepare yourself well for 2023. Thank you always for the emotions you give to me," one fan remarked.Irene🇮🇹🇺🇦🤍🖤💙❤️#STRON9ER #L10🐐#RAFA2️⃣2️⃣👑@irejdoc1897@atptour @RafaelNadal Great to end the season with a win. Indoor yes 🥲 pity that it doesn’t count anymore. But at least you live Turin with a beautiful match and win , Rafa now take some rest and then let’s prepare yourself well for 2023.Thank you always for the emotions you give to me. #VamosRafa2@atptour @RafaelNadal Great to end the season with a win. Indoor yes 🥲 pity that it doesn’t count anymore. But at least you live Turin with a beautiful match and win , Rafa 😊now take some rest and then let’s prepare yourself well for 2023.Thank you always for the emotions you give to me. #VamosRafaHere are a few more reactions from tennis fans:Yesh 🇦🇷🇩🇪@yeshwinjRafa's first win as a father. 🥹 #NittoATPFinals twitter.com/TennisTV/statu…Tennis TV@TennisTVWaving goodbye to a historic 2022 season with a victory @RafaelNadal #NittoATPFinals39366Waving goodbye to a historic 2022 season with a victory 👏@RafaelNadal #NittoATPFinals https://t.co/c0ov8rVamyRafa's first win as a father. 🥹❤️ #NittoATPFinals twitter.com/TennisTV/statu…Meagan Mitchell@theemeaganNice to finish on a positive note. Enjoy your off season Rafa!!! Your fans love you beyond! #NittoATPFinals twitter.com/tennistv/statu…Tennis TV@TennisTVWaving goodbye to a historic 2022 season with a victory @RafaelNadal #NittoATPFinals166Waving goodbye to a historic 2022 season with a victory 👏@RafaelNadal #NittoATPFinals https://t.co/c0ov8rVamyNice to finish on a positive note. Enjoy your off season Rafa!!! Your fans love you beyond! #NittoATPFinals 👏 twitter.com/tennistv/statu…The genesis RAFA!🎾♟💪@KarenDWhitt4@atptour @RafaelNadal So many people are jealous of Rafa. Congratulations Rafa! You are a champion. You ARE the goat.13@atptour @RafaelNadal So many people are jealous of Rafa. Congratulations Rafa! You are a champion. You ARE the goat.Ramon Mello@RamonDeMello@atptour @RafaelNadal 36 yo and still playing such a high level. Awesome!2@atptour @RafaelNadal 36 yo and still playing such a high level. Awesome!Deem@BigFundamentle@atptour @RafaelNadal Obviously, this is the best Rafa has looked all week. Played aggressive tennis as the match went on. Perhaps, Ruud took it a bit easy too.8@atptour @RafaelNadal Obviously, this is the best Rafa has looked all week. Played aggressive tennis as the match went on. Perhaps, Ruud took it a bit easy too.Bangladeshi Malagasi Hindu 🌹@topshemaachhA Nadal W? Am I seeing this right? twitter.com/atptour/status…ATP Tour@atptourSimply. Too. Good. @RafaelNadal defeats Casper Ruud 7-5 7-5 at the #NittoATPFinals1454212Simply. Too. Good. 💪@RafaelNadal defeats Casper Ruud 7-5 7-5 at the #NittoATPFinals https://t.co/bPc8nR7cb6A Nadal W? Am I seeing this right? twitter.com/atptour/status…LittleG@LittleGTweets@TennisTV Nice exhibition match!@TennisTV Nice exhibition match!Joey_bird@Joey_Taylor466@atptour @RafaelNadal Ruud is a good boy he proved it 6@atptour @RafaelNadal Ruud is a good boy he proved it 😆Ola is ASURA@AsuraOlaOfcourse NADAL has to win..who failed to win even a single set in 2 games..RUDD intentionally gives a break,right before TB(twice)Rudd doesn't care,because he already qualified...and he chose to loose this for FAT CHEQUE...keep an eye on his BRANDS INCOME..🧐#NittoATPFinals twitter.com/TennisTV/statu…Tennis TV@TennisTVWaving goodbye to a historic 2022 season with a victory @RafaelNadal #NittoATPFinals39366Waving goodbye to a historic 2022 season with a victory 👏@RafaelNadal #NittoATPFinals https://t.co/c0ov8rVamyOfcourse NADAL has to win..who failed to win even a single set in 2 games..RUDD intentionally gives a break,right before TB(twice)Rudd doesn't care,because he already qualified...and he chose to loose this for FAT CHEQUE...keep an eye on his BRANDS INCOME..🧐#NittoATPFinals twitter.com/TennisTV/statu…Sportgeek@Sportgeek6@atptour @RafaelNadal Ruud did what he was told to do. This can't be anymore obvious.@atptour @RafaelNadal Ruud did what he was told to do. This can't be anymore obvious.Bogiana@Bogiana1@JSilk And there will be always Casper Ruud who will let him win !!! What a shame on Ruud. It was the same story at RG Finale !!!@JSilk And there will be always Casper Ruud who will let him win !!! What a shame on Ruud. It was the same story at RG Finale !!!Viss Terro@VissTerro@atptour @RafaelNadal A charity win for Nadal given to him on silver plate by a puppet from Nadal Academy! Lost all my respect to Ruud! @CasperRuud98 #NittoATPFinals1@atptour @RafaelNadal A charity win for Nadal given to him on silver plate by a puppet from Nadal Academy! Lost all my respect to Ruud! @CasperRuud98 #NittoATPFinalsRafael Nadal and Casper Ruud to compete in Latin American exhibition tour after ATP FinalsRafael Nadal and Casper Ruud will tour around Latin America in late NovemberWhile Rafael Nadal’s run at the ATP Finals has come to an end, Casper Ruud is still in contention for the title, and awaits the winner of Andrey Rublev vs Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinals. Soon after the conclusion of the ATP Finals on November 20, Nadal and Ruud will travel to Latin America to embark on an exhibition tour around five cities.They will commence their tour in Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 23, where they will take on each other, partnering with Gabriela Sabatini and Gisela Dulko. The other four matches will be hosted in Bogota, Quito, Belo Horizonte and Mexico.