Rafael Nadal's classy message to French Open champion Simona Halep

Congratulations are in order for the 2018 French Open champion Simona Halep.

Defying the odd, Halep overcame three Grand Slam final losses by triumphing at Roland Garros with a stunning comeback victory over Sloane Stephens on Saturday, June 9.

Words can’t describe how happy the last 24 hours have been for me. I’ve read so many messages & social media posts that’ve brought tears to my eyes that I can’t thank you enough. Sorry for a few bumps along the way but we finally got there! Lots of love, Simo pic.twitter.com/Rzvs6fzN1Y

— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) June 10, 2018

	1st set	2nd  set	3rd set
Simona Halep	3	6	6
Sloane Stephens	6	4	1

Addressing, Halep's French Championship victory, the current World No. 1 Rafael Nadal congratulated Halep; "she deserves it all".

Nadal has claimed his 11th French Open crown with a straight-series win over Dominic Thiem. With his victory over Thiem, he has now is tied up with rival Roger Federer's Slam haul of 20.

Simona Halep		Sloane Stephens
1	Aces	1
0	Double Faults	1
76%	First Serve %	76%
62%	Win % on 1st  serve	56%
53%	Win % on 2nd serve	47%
5	Break Points	3
85	Points Won	75

Nadal said.

Yeah, was great, no? She's a great fighter.

She’s one of the players on the women's tour with better movements on court. No doubt about it.

It is nice that after the final that she lost last year with so many chances, having breaks in the second and in the third, I think, she was able to win a Grand Slam.

She deserve it. She's No 1 of the world. She's a hard worker.

Ending 2017 as the Year-End No.1 was a dream come true. Now, I am happy to announce that I will officially be a @DubaiDutyFree ambassador #WTA #bestshoppingpic.twitter.com/1PB00OCMgo

— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) June 5, 2018

Halep is expected to take a short break before refocusing her attention on 2018 Wimbledon Championships. Wimbledon begins on Monday, July 2.