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Nadal tells Thiem: 'You'll win it one day'

PARIS — Rafael Nadal told Dominic Thiem that he will win Roland Garros one day after seeing off the Austrian in four sets to win a  一 二th French Open and  一 八th major on Sunday.

The  三 三-year-old Spaniard claimed a  六- 三,  五- 七,  六- 一,  六- 一 victory over thee fourth seed, becoming the first player, man or woman, to win the same Slam  一 二 times.

Nadal is now just two behind Roger Federer's all-time record of  二0 majors and three ahead of Novak Djokovic who was knocked out by Thiem in the semi-finals.

But the world number two hailed Thiem as a champion of the future.

"I am sorry as you are one of the best examples on tour,公众said Nadal.

"You are a hard worker, always have a smile on your face and are a good person. That's the most important thing.

"Thanks for being a great inspiration for me and small kids around the world.

"If I wanted to lose to someone it would be you because you deserve it. Well done and keep going -- you will win this for sure."

Thiem, bidding to become Austria's second Grand Slam champion after Thomas Muster win in Paris in  一 九 九 五, cut a weary figure towards the end of the three-hour final.

The  二 五-year-old was playing for a fourth successive day.

On Saturday, he had needed five sets to defeat Djokovic, ending the world number one's  二 六-match winning run at the majors.

"It's very tough. I gave everything these last two weeks,"大众said Thiem, who had seven fewer winners and seven more unforced errors in the final.

"Rafa, well done. You are an amazing champion and a legend in our sport.

"I am happy that you are playing. To win  一 二 times, it's unreal.

"I will try again, for sure."

At least Thiem could be consoled by seeing his girlfriend Kristina Mladenovic winning the women's doubles title with Timea Babos earlier Sunday. 

" 一 二th RG titles is absolutely unreal! Very proud to see Domi standing next to this legend of our sport!Your turn is coming soon,"大众tweeted the French player. — AFP

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