Rafael Nadal outlasted Daniil Medvedev in Sunday’s U.S. Open final, a five-set instant classic that lasted four hours and 49 minutes. The tennis world–and the entire sports world–was abuzz throughout the match and also afterward.
Here are some of the notable social media posts.
Congratulations @RafaelNadal, a gutsy victory to claim your 19th Major, 4th @usopen crown and 2nd Slam title this year after the French. Stand tall friend, you are closing in, it was a privilege to present this trophy to you tonight.🚀🐐 pic.twitter.com/p6yIzYQULX
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) September 9, 2019
One for the ages! Absolutely incredible #USOpen Men’s Singles Final with the indomitable @RafaelNadal winning his fourth US Open title. Congratulations, Rafa! #USOpenFinals
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 9, 2019
Honestly I’m speechless now….
Incredible @usopen men’s final.
Congrats to @RafaelNadal and @DaniilMedwed
We tennis fans say…thank you
— Patrick McEnroe (@PatrickMcEnroe) September 9, 2019
Rafa… bloody legend mate 👏
Daniil… balls of steel mate 👏#rafa19 pic.twitter.com/RUroNlvnh5— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) September 9, 2019
From a routine straight sets potentially for Vamos-Rafa to a epic 5setter that lasts 4 hrs and 50 mins absolutely amazing 😉 to watch play out. the greatness of best of 5 in 2 consecutive men’s slam final standing ovation 👏 fellas 👊👍🎾💪😎
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) September 9, 2019
No words really.. for how grateful I am to be able to help describe epics like @usopen .. @RafaelNadal you’re too much. Congrats on #19, my friend. An honor to witness all but a few of them. @DaniilMedwed you went from villain to hero for your fighting spirit here in NY. Bravo!
— Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) September 9, 2019
Medvedev💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯my favorite tennis player!
— Mikael Ymer (@MikaelYmer) September 9, 2019
This is insane @usopen
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) September 9, 2019
Big congrats to my boy @RafaelNadal ! 19! #usopen #dominate
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) September 9, 2019
Appreciate his greatness @RafaelNadal https://t.co/v2ltYTukSc
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) September 9, 2019
Someone has to keep her in line! 😂 Congrats to both of these guys! #beastmode @DaniilMedwed @RafaelNadal https://t.co/dd2mG3FHPV
— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) September 9, 2019
Incredible men’s final! Congrats @RafaelNadal on yet another grand slam title. And hats off to @DaniilMedwed for fighting to the last point. Incredible playing by both men!! Thank you @Chase Kristin Lemkau for having us! 🙏🏻❤️
— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) September 9, 2019
Just wow! 2 winners on the court today. That was incredible! Congrats to both @RafaelNadal & @DaniilMedwed @usopen at it’s best😎👍🏻
— Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist) September 9, 2019
Just crazy. @usopen
— Gerard Piqué (@3gerardpique) September 9, 2019
Thank you @RafaelNadal and @DaniilMedwed for an absolute classic!
— Christopher Eubanks (@chris_eubanks96) September 9, 2019
Medvedev is that guy in the movie that you thought was gonna be the villain, but was one of the good guys all along 💕
— Kristie Ahn (@kristieahn) September 9, 2019
Enhorabuena @RafaelNadal tú 19 grand slam !! Te lo mereces crack !!
Y gracias por regalarnos ese partidazo anoche !! 😉💪🏽— Fernando Verdasco (@FerVerdasco) September 9, 2019
Congrats @RafaelNadal
Unreal tennis and unreal number of GS titles. #Greatness https://t.co/w9kBq7B8OO— borna coric (@borna_coric) September 9, 2019
🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 congrats on an unbelievable couple of weeks @DaniilMedwed https://t.co/UcFx0ZbbTn
— borna coric (@borna_coric) September 9, 2019
Unreal final! You gave it all and you can be proud of yourself my friend!Enjoy this moment👊🏻🇷🇺 @DaniilMedwed https://t.co/63CGifXOc1
— Karen Khachanov (@karenkhachanov) September 9, 2019
— Ricky Dimon (@Dimonator) September 9, 2019
Congrats to Rafa for creating more history in our sport and showcasing amazing fighting spirit. And congrats to Daniil for an incredible summer on hardcourt in USA. You should be proud of yourself. Great things to come for you. Well done boys & thank you 🙏 for fantastic match. https://t.co/dpCJA0UFt6
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) September 9, 2019
What we have just witnessed is one of the greatest @usopen men’s finals in the history of tennis. @DaniilMedwed was incredible to fight back from 2 sets down & a break. @RafaelNadal showed us why he is the greatest competitor we have every seen on a tennis court. Slam No.19!👏👏
— Greg Rusedski (@GregRusedski1) September 9, 2019
Probably the best Runners up speech you will ever hear.😂👏 https://t.co/OwzQcsQyWx
— Greg Rusedski (@GregRusedski1) September 9, 2019
Incredible Rafa! Congrats @RafaelNadal 🏆💪👏👏👏 https://t.co/gL8vTZvbtT
— Jonas Bjorkman (@BjorkmanTennis) September 9, 2019
There were no losers in that final
What a battle! Ultimate respect 4 @DaniilMedwed & the way he fought back to push Rafa to 5 sets!! A massive congratulations to @RafaelNadal 4 winning his 4th @usopen & 19th grand slams, pushing even further his limits everytime!! 💯👌🥇 #usopen pic.twitter.com/NsXCiTOqdp— MARION BARTOLI (@bartoli_marion) September 9, 2019
@DaniilMedwed congratulations Daniil- you showed the tennis world how to play your best under the most pressure- well done! And @RafaelNadal – #19- you are the epitome of a true sportsman and champion- congratulations to you!!!#USOpen2019
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) September 9, 2019
Brilliant @usopen Final.
Thank you @RafaelNadal @DaniilMedwed – that was gold.
Great advertisement for the sport we love.
Rafa never stops amazing us, incredible. And Daniil gave us a outstanding look at his character( what a summer).#rafanadal #19— roger rasheed (@roger_rasheed) September 9, 2019
What a phenomenal match and moment for both @RafaelNadal and @DaniilMedwed. 🙌 I just love this game so much 🥰 #USOpen
— Kelsey Anderson (@KelseyOAnderson) September 9, 2019
What a match guys!! Unforgettable fight @RafaelNadal @DaniilMedwed. 👏🏽👏🏽 Felicitaciones Rafa!! #usopen
— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) September 9, 2019
Speechless!!! This match was incredible and @RafaelNadal proved again why he is so loved around the world!! @DaniilMedwed what a speech!!
— Rennae Stubbs OLY (@rennaestubbs) September 9, 2019
Hagamos una cadena para que clonen la cabeza de RAFAEL NADAL. Es unica!!!!!! Que luchador por favor pic.twitter.com/23eTPhByLn
— Federico Delbonis (@FedeDelbonis) September 9, 2019
RAFA ❤️🙌 @usopen pic.twitter.com/ZIbzhGYwBS
— Juan Monaco (@picomonaco) September 9, 2019
Wowwww that was unreal tennis – talk about leaving it all on the court. What a battle. Congrats @RafaelNadal & you too @DaniilMedwed 🤯🤯👏🏾👏🏾 🏆
— sloanestephens (@SloaneStephens) September 9, 2019
What a match. These guys are warriors. So cool to see the emotion from Rafa after. He still wants every win so bad. Incredible 2 weeks of tennis.
— James Blake (@JRBlake) September 9, 2019
😭😭😭😭 #toomuchemotion @RafaelNadal 🏆 #USOpen
Congrats @DaniilMedwed for such an amazing fight 👏 #futurelooksbright— Alize Cornet (@alizecornet) September 9, 2019
RAFAEL NADAL ♥️🎾
— diego schwartzman (@dieschwartzman) September 9, 2019
Unbelievable match
— Devin Britton (@DevinBritton) September 9, 2019
Thanks for the amazing theatre fellas
— Tennys Sandgren (@TennysSandgren) September 9, 2019
Ya no hay palabras para describir lo que es @RafaelNadal para el deporte y valores que transmite en todos los aspectos. Gracias! pic.twitter.com/IomDFOxTBQ
— David Ferrer (@DavidFerrer87) September 9, 2019
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