World number one Rafael Nadal has beaten Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 to win the 2017 US Open. It’s Rafa’s 3rd title in the event and his 16th major tournament triumph overall, which is astonishing.

Throughout the game, Rafa had seven aces and 23 unforced errors. He definitely showed he was the No. 1 ranked men’s tennis player in the world. He broke Anderson’s serve twice in the first set, the 7th and 9th games to win it 6-3. He continued in the same style in the next two sets – unstoppable. Our champ lost just 15 points on serve in the entire match, did not face a break point and won all 16 points he finished at the net. Wow!

It is a very special two weeks for me, but first I want to say congratulations to Kevin who has come back better than ever after some tough injuries. You are a great example to all the players on tour.

It’s just unbelievable what happened this year. After a couple of years with some troubles, injuries, sometimes playing not good – since the beginning of the season it has been very, very emotional. To close the Grand Slam year with a win in New York, brings me to a higher energy because the crowd is unbelievable here.

On Uncle Toni: I can’t thank him enough for all the things he did for me. Probably without him I would never be playing tennis and it’s great I had somebody like him pushing me all the time.

(via BBC)

Congratulations Rafa! 

Rafael Nadal of Spain and Kevin Anderson of South Africa pose before their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain enters the court before his Men’s Singles finals match against Kevin Anderson of South Africa on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Xisca Perello looks on in the stands before the Men’s Singles finals match between Kevin Anderson of South Africa and Rafael Nadal of Spain on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves the ball to South Africa’s Kevin Anderson during their 2017 US Open Men’s Singles final match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns a shot against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Nadal’s box watches Rafael Nadal of Spain play against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during the Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning the first set over Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after winning a set against South Africa’s Kevin Anderson during their 2017 US Open Men’s Singles final match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD

Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after winning a set against South Africa’s Kevin Anderson during their 2017 US Open Men’s Singles final match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning the first set over Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Kevin Anderson of South Africa after their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating South Africa’s Kevin Anderson during their 2017 US Open Men’s Singles final match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 10, 2017. .World number one Rafael Nadal won his 16th Grand Slam title and third US Open crown on Sunday by defeating South African 28th seed Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen during the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Chris Trotman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain shakes hands after defeating Kevin Anderson of South Africa after their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Kevin Anderson of South Africa in their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Kevin Anderson of South Africa during their Men’s Singles finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Kevin Anderson of South Africa after their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates after defeating South Africa’s Kevin Anderson during their 2017 US Open Men’s Singles final match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 10, 2017. .World number one Rafael Nadal won his 16th Grand Slam title and third US Open crown on Sunday by defeating South African 28th seed Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Kevin Anderson of South Africa in their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates defeating Kevin Anderson of South Africa in their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain takes a break after defeating Kevin Anderson of South Africa in their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Abbie Parr/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses during the trophy ceremony after their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the championship trophy during the trophy ceremony after their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the championship trophy during the trophy ceremony after their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the championship trophy during the trophy ceremony after their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the championship trophy during the trophy ceremony after their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the championship trophy during the trophy ceremony after their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the championship trophy during the trophy ceremony after he defeated Kevin Anderson of South Africa in the Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the championship trophy during the trophy ceremony after their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Spain’s Rafael Nadal poses with his winning trophy after defeating South Africa’s Kevin Anderson during their 2017 US Open Men’s Singles final match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on September 10, 2017..Rafael Nadal raced to a third US Open title and 16th Grand Slam crown on Sunday with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 rout of South African giant Kevin Anderson. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMAD

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the championship trophy during the trophy ceremony after their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the championship trophy during the trophy ceremony after their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with the championship trophy during the trophy ceremony after their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images North America)

Rafael Nadal of Spain bites the championship trophy during the trophy ceremony after their Men’s Singles Finals match on Day Fourteen of the 2017 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2017 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Rafael Nadal defeated Kevin Anderson in the third set with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-4. (Sept. 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images North America)

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