Rafael Nadal has congratulated fellow Spaniard Jon Rahm on his win at the Masters 2023 golf tournament. Nadal, an avid golf fan, has played against Rahm in the past at a private club in Palm Springs during Rahm’s time as a student at Arizona State University. Nadal has even proved himself on the golf course by defeating Rahm and finishing at four under par.
Jon Rahm’s Victory at the Masters 2023
Jon Rahm won his first Masters tournament at Augusta on April 9th. At the beginning of the final round, Brooks Koepka held a two-stroke lead over Rahm, but as Koepka stumbled, Rahm made an impressive comeback to seize his second major tournament victory. With this win, Rahm also secured the World No. 1 ranking.
Rafael Nadal’s Praise for Jon Rahm
Rafael Nadal was quick to celebrate Jon Rahm’s exceptional win, calling him a “maestro” and expressing joy in his countryman’s success. Nadal posted on Instagram, congratulating Rahm and expressing his excitement for the golfer’s achievement.
Jon Rahm’s Admiration for ‘Idol’ Rafael Nadal
Jon Rahm has previously spoken about his admiration for Rafael Nadal, especially after the tennis star’s thrilling victory at the 2022 Australian Open. Rahm described Nadal as an enthusiast for golf who plays the sport frequently, even during tournaments, and as one of his idols. Rahm also called Nadal the “undisputed greatest of all time” in tennis, recognizing the unique accomplishment of being the greatest in a particular sport.
