Rafael Nadal of Spain was full of emotion after claiming a 12th French Open title at Roland Garros ©Getty Images

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Dominic Thiem thunders down a smash during the French Open final ©Getty Images
Dominic Thiem thunders down a smash during the French Open final ©Getty Images
Spain's former king Juan Carlos and his wife Queen Sofia attend the men's singles final ©Getty Images
Spain's former king Juan Carlos and his wife Queen Sofia attend the men's singles final ©Getty Images
Nadal was pumped to take a crucial break of serve against Thiem ©Getty Images
Nadal was pumped to take a crucial break of serve against Thiem ©Getty Images
Thiem was at full stretch to reach a net shot on Court Philippe Chatrier ©Getty Images
Thiem was at full stretch to reach a net shot on Court Philippe Chatrier ©Getty Images
Nadal was not amused to lose the second set against Thiem ©Getty Images
Nadal was not amused to lose the second set against Thiem ©Getty Images
Model and TV presenter Victoria Lopyreva attends the French Open final ©Getty Images
Model and TV presenter Victoria Lopyreva attends the French Open final ©Getty Images
Thiem wipes his face during a gruelling match ©Getty Images
Thiem wipes his face during a gruelling match ©Getty Images
Second seed Nadal tapes his racquet during the final ©Getty Images
Second seed Nadal tapes his racquet during the final ©Getty Images
Court Philippe Chatrier was at full capacity to see Spaniard Nadal clinch a 12th French Open title ©Getty Images
Court Philippe Chatrier was at full capacity to see Spaniard Nadal clinch a 12th French Open title ©Getty Images