Rafa Nadal reveals his ‘very emotional’ reaction to Rory McIlroy’s 

McIlroy’s victory meant he had finally completed his career grand slam in a brilliant achievement.

He had many fans cheering him on to win the coveted Green Jacket and one from the world of tennis.

Nadal, 38, was watching McIlroy play his way around the iconic course from home.

And he has admitted that when the golfer putted the winning shot, he could not hold back the tears.

He told CNN: “I have been super emotional.

“I was, honestly, I was crying at home when he won, yeah.

“I have been very, very emotional and I was suffering a lot with him.”

Nadal also insisted that he was always backing McIlroy to win the tournament