French Open: Rafael Nadal crushes Casper Ruud to win his 14th title at Roland Garros | Tennis News

Spain’s Rafael Nadal claims his 22nd Grand Slam title, which extends his men’s record and ties Steffi Graf for second-most major singles titles in the Open Era, behind only Serena Williams’ record of 23

Rafael Nadal sealed his 14th French Open title and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam with victory against Casper Ruud at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal won his 14th French Open title and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam after seeing off Casper Ruud in Sunday’s final at Roland Garros.

The 36-year-old Spaniard showed all his years of experience to dismantle the Norwegian 6-3 6-3 6-0 on Court Philippe Chatrier.

Nadal, who has lost only three times at Roland Garros since his debut in 2005, is two days past his 36th birthday and suffering with a chronic foot problem which has prompted rumours of retirement.

But he brushed aside eighth seed Ruud to take him two ahead of great rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

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