Rafael Nadal winning 10 French Open titles is unbelievable, says uncle Toni

Toni Nadal, Rafael Nadal

Spain's French Open winner Rafael Nadal poses with the trophy with the iconic Eiffel Tower in the backdrop at Paris yesterday. Pic/AFP

An emotional Toni Nadal reflected on the end of a remarkable French Open partnership as he celebrated his nephew's 10th Roland Garros title.

Rafael Nadal dominated the tournament and was at his ruthless best in the final, demolishing Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1. Toni introduced Nadal to tennis at the age of three and has been by his side ever since, guiding him to 15 grand slam victories.

But this will be his last season on tour, with the 56-year-old stepping aside at the end of the year to focus on the family's tennis academy in Majorca.

"Yes there was nostalgia because I prefer so much more to be young. But I'm happy. We are lucky in this life because we receive so much more than we thought we would.

Toni Nadal

"Never I thought my nephew can win 10 times here at Roland Garros. It's unbelievable. It's the last time as coach but I hope I can see more times him playing here. Toni admitted he did feel the pressure of time, saying:

"We know every year is more difficult to win a Grand Slam title. We have to achieve these tournaments as quickly as possible," he added.