Rafael Nadal became the oldest player to win the French Open title after his 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 win against Casper Ruud on Sunday.With the win, Nadal also clinched his 14th French Open crown and 22nd Grand Slam title.The tennis fraternity was full of praise for the Spaniard, who celebrated his 36th birthday on Friday. American tennis legend Billie Jean King was prompt to tweet her congratulations."The King of Clay Court Tennis does it again. Congratulations to @RafaelNadal on his 14th French Open win and his 22nd major title! #RolandGarros," she wrote.Billie Jean King@BillieJeanKingThe King of Clay Court Tennis does it again.Congratulations to @RafaelNadal on his 14th French Open win and his 22nd major title! #RolandGarros twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Roland-Garros@rolandgarrosVictory belongs to the most tenacious #RolandGarros1234138Victory belongs to the most tenacious 🏆#RolandGarros https://t.co/HveldTMGf8The King of Clay Court Tennis does it again.Congratulations to @RafaelNadal on his 14th French Open win and his 22nd major title! #RolandGarros twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Daria Kasatkina, who lost to eventual champion Iga Swiatek in the women's singles semifinals at the French Open, promised to keep her cool after the Spaniard's victory."This time I will not cry," Kasatkina tweeted.Daria Kasatkina@DKasatkinaThis time I will try not to cry twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Roland-Garros@rolandgarrosRafa-Garros 790106Rafa-Garros 🇪🇸🏆 https://t.co/0iC9GYREvtThis time I will try not to cry twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Nadal's Spanish compatriot Garbine Muguruza lauded the French Open champion."Total admiration! you are the best @RafaelNadal" Muguruza said.Garbiñe Muguruza@GarbiMuguruzaAdmiración total! Eres el mejor @RafaelNadal #22 Grand Slam#14 @rolandgarros5247519Admiración total! 💪💪Eres el mejor @RafaelNadal #22 Grand Slam#14 @rolandgarros https://t.co/EAMza0rAQpArgentina's Juan Martin Del Potro described the Mallorcan as "the great champion."Juan M. del Potro@delpotrojuanImpresionante @RafaelNadal !!!Que gran campeón, gran ejemplo de todo!!! Felicidades #RafaelNadal𓃵 twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Roland-Garros@rolandgarrosRafa-Garros 7465622Rafa-Garros 🇪🇸🏆 https://t.co/0iC9GYREvtImpresionante @RafaelNadal !!!Que gran campeón, gran ejemplo de todo!!! Felicidades 🏆#RafaelNadal𓃵 twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Ons Jabeur, who suffered a first-round exit at Roland Garros, expressed her admiration for the Spaniard with 14 trophy 'emojis'.Ons Jabeur@Ons_JabeurThe king @RafaelNadal twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Roland-Garros@rolandgarrosRafa-Garros 4143329Rafa-Garros 🇪🇸🏆 https://t.co/0iC9GYREvtThe king @RafaelNadal ❤️❤️💪💪👏👏👏👏🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Australian legend Rod Laver asks Rafael Nadal to rest as he is "halfway to the Slam"Tennis legend Rod Laver, who won 11 Grand Slams that included a Calendar Slam, requested Nadal to rest as he was "halfway" to emulating the Australian."Congratulations Rafael Nadal, 14 French Open crowns and 22 majors. A flawless performance caps off a grueling fortnight. I hope you get some rest now, half way to the Slam!" Rod Laver wrote.Rod Laver@rodlaverCongratulations Rafael Nadal, 14 French Open crowns and 22 majors. A flawless performance caps off a grueling fortnight. I hope you get some rest now, half way to the Slam! twitter.com/LaverCup/statu…Laver Cup@LaverCupRafael Nadal claims a record-extending 14th #rolandgarros crown and 22nd Grand Slam Singles title.4753492Rafael Nadal claims a record-extending 14th #rolandgarros crown and 22nd Grand Slam Singles title. https://t.co/TxUKMWLzFDCongratulations Rafael Nadal, 14 French Open crowns and 22 majors. A flawless performance caps off a grueling fortnight. I hope you get some rest now, half way to the Slam! 🚀 twitter.com/LaverCup/statu…Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz, who had beaten Nadal en route to his Madrid Open title earlier this year, also praised his idol and compatriot.Carlos Alcaraz@alcarazcarlos03Simplemente increíble @RafaelNadal! x14 @rolandgarros 🏻 ENHORABUENA!171561379Simplemente increíble @RafaelNadal! 🏆x14 @rolandgarros 🙌🏻 ENHORABUENA! https://t.co/RjzN2kALUxDiego Schwartzman of Argentina chose to describe the Mallorcan's achievements as "unparalleled.""There are no words to explain what you achieved @RafaelNadal, what unparalleled madness," Schwartzman said.diego schwartzman@dieschwartzmanNo hay palabras para explicar lo que lograste @RafaelNadal . Que locura inigualable twitter.com/espn/status/15…ESPN@espnThis moment never gets old All of Nadal's 14 French Open titles through the ages:2451209This moment never gets old 🏆 All of Nadal's 14 French Open titles through the ages: https://t.co/4OQsB5TNonNo hay palabras para explicar lo que lograste @RafaelNadal . Que locura inigualable twitter.com/espn/status/15…Sania Mirza called Nadal an "ambassador to our amazing sport."Sania Mirza@MirzaSaniaFOURTEEN!!!!!!! #Rolandgarros take a bow @RafaelNadal .. what an incredible champion and ambassador to our amazing sport 🏽🏽🏽3129160FOURTEEN!!!!!!! #Rolandgarros take a bow @RafaelNadal .. what an incredible champion and ambassador to our amazing sport 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Australian tennis coach Rennae Stubbs described the 14-time French Open champion as the "greatest competitor and champion" she has seen."Rafael Nadal is truly the greatest competitor and champion i have ever seen. 22 grand slams! 14, 14 @rolandgarros titles!!!!! I just can’t believe what i am witnessing with this man! It’s insane! And he does it with such class, what a role model!" Stubbs said.Rennae Stubbs OLY@rennaestubbs@RafaelNadal is truly the greatest competitor and champion i have ever seen. 22 grand slams! 14, 14 @rolandgarros titles!!!!! I just can’t believe what i am witnessing with this man! It’s insane! And he does it with such class…..what a role model!899110@RafaelNadal is truly the greatest competitor and champion i have ever seen. 22 grand slams! 14, 14 @rolandgarros titles!!!!! I just can’t believe what i am witnessing with this man! It’s insane! And he does it with such class…..what a role model!The ATP also congratulated Nadal on his incredible achievements.ATP Tour@atptour @RafaelNadal | @rolandgarros | #RolandGarros137172988🇦🇺 🏆🏆🇫🇷 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🇬🇧🏆🏆🇺🇸 🏆🏆🏆🏆@RafaelNadal | @rolandgarros | #RolandGarros https://t.co/dGJucF9e3OFrenchman Nicolas Mahut chose to describe the Spaniard's French Open record as "monumental.""Participating in the tournament 14 times is something honourable, winning 14 matches is respectable, reaching 14 times in the second week of the tournament ranks you among the greatest in the sport, winning 14 times is? Unimaginable, monumental?" Mahut wrote.Nico Mahut@nmahutParticiper 14 fois au tournoi est quelque chose d’honorable, gagner 14 matchs est respectable, atteindre 14 fois la deuxième semaine du tournoi vous classe parmi les plus grands de ce sport… gagner 14 fois est?… inimaginable, monumental ? @djub2274596Participer 14 fois au tournoi est quelque chose d’honorable, gagner 14 matchs est respectable, atteindre 14 fois la deuxième semaine du tournoi vous classe parmi les plus grands de ce sport… gagner 14 fois est?… inimaginable, monumental ? @djub22Stefanos Tsitsipas, the losing finalist at Roland Garros last year, lauded the Spaniard for his hard work and passion.Stefanos Tsitsipas@steftsitsipasCongratulations on your outstanding achievement @RafaelNadal!It just goes to show that hard work, passion, and a “never give up” attitude really goes a long way. You have put your time, heart, and soul into this, and your perseverance made this #14. twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Roland-Garros@rolandgarrosKing in his castle #RolandGarros6726631King in his castle 🙌#RolandGarros https://t.co/9g7vn6DJlTCongratulations on your outstanding achievement @RafaelNadal!It just goes to show that hard work, passion, and a “never give up” attitude really goes a long way. You have put your time, heart, and soul into this, and your perseverance made this #14. twitter.com/rolandgarros/s…Former US Open champion Tracy Austin called the 36-year-old's feats "insane."Tracy Austin@thetracyaustin112-3 14’s @rolandgarros Insane #’s!!!!!! @RafaelNadal is an incredible champion, competitor and such a classy person. With all the foot issues, just turned 36, he adds his 22nd Major. Just Wow!!112787112-3 14🏆’s @rolandgarros Insane #’s!!!!!! @RafaelNadal is an incredible champion, competitor and such a classy person. With all the foot issues, just turned 36, he adds his 22nd Major. Just Wow!!🎉