Federer: "Well done Rafa. You deserve it"

• Roland Garros.Nadal devours Djokovic, wins his thirteenth title in Paris and equals Federer's 20 greats

In an affectionate message on social networks, Roger Federer congratulated Rafa Nadal after achieving the victory at Roland Garros that equals his numbers: "This 20 (Grand Slam) is one more step for both of us. Well done, Rafa, you deserve it ".

Federer has underlined the respect he has always felt towards him as a "person" and as a "champion" and recalled how their rivalry has led them to be "better players".

Rafa Nadal's victory at Roland Garros was a burst of joy in Spain.

As soon as the Mallorcan has won his thirteenth title in the tournament against Djokovic, the congratulations have not stopped happening from all areas.

"13 out of thirteen !! Always Rafa, Spain with you to the top!", Reads the message of Felipe VI distributed through the Twitter account of the Royal House and in which he thanks him for taking him to Spain "At the top".

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has also joined in the congratulations:

"Rafa, you have done it again! Your XIII Roland Garros and XX Grand Slam take you to a unique terrain. Only you know the way. Today you make millions of fans happy again who have lived this new victory with you."

For his part, the leader of the PP, Pablo Casado, has shown

and "a great ambassador for Spain."

"Today he achieves his thirteenth Roland Garros and his twentieth Grand Slam, equaling Federer's record. Congratulations champion!" He wrote.

Also the president of Vox, Santiago Abascal, has joined the congratulations on Twitter.

"In these moments of

for many Spaniards, the great Rafa Nadal has allowed us to enjoy another historic victory achieved with effort, perseverance and modesty. An example for all," he stressed.

The leader of Ciudadanos, Inés Arrimadas, has indicated that the Mallorcan "

.

"What great pride for all Spaniards to have a legend like you. Congratulations and thank you very much for so much!", He said.

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