Justine Henin considers Rafael Nadal’s last Roland Garros title win ‘inhuman’
Rafael Nadal won his 14th Roland Garros title in 2022 with an injured foot, demolishing Casper Ruud in straight sets.
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Belgian tennis legend Justine Henin has struggled to find words to describe Rafael Nadal‘s dominance on clay, particularly at Roland Garros. However, the seven-time Grand Slam champion believes that Nadal’s 2022 title win stands above all his other achievements.
Henin, who has fond memories of her own success at Roland Garros with four titles, described Nadal’s 2022 victory as “not human.” The Spaniard played the tournament despite an injured foot that had troubled him since the Rome Masters the previous month.
His story with Roland-Garros was so beautiful, you could say it was a mission. For him, it was a mission to be there. So you say to yourself, it’s not possible… the mental resources he has, the absolute respect he has for his sport, for the public and this will to go all the way. What he did that day was not human. It was probably the most difficult title he had to win.
Justine Henin said on Eurosport
In an unforgettable quarterfinal, Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic in four sets, avenging his loss to the Serb from the year before. He then cruised past Casper Ruud in straight sets in the final, claiming his 14th Roland Garros title and 22nd Grand Slam overall.
Remarkably, this would be the last title of Nadal’s career. His only other final after that historic win came at the Swedish Open in 2024, where he lost to Nuno Borges in straight sets.
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Nadal’s financial journey reflects his talent, hard work, and smart decision-making. According to reports from sources like Marca, his net worth will be estimated at $320 million by the end of 2024. Even after retirement, Nadal continues to be a symbol of financial success.
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