Rafael Nadal Earns 14th French Open Title

Rafael Nadal claimed a record-extending title at the 14th French Open as he defeated Norwegian Casper Ruud 6-3 6-3 6-0. The Spaniards dominated Sunday's final, winning 11 consecutive games in sets 2 and 3 and winning their 22nd Grand Slam title.

This victory also means that 36-year-old Nadal, who won the first title at the French Open 17 years ago, will become the oldest men's singles champion at Roland Garros.

He later paid tribute to Nadal in his on-court interview. He said, "We all know what a champion you are and today I got to feel how it is to play against you in the final. It's not easy and I'm not the first victim. I know that there have been many before."

Nadal become defeated by Djokovic in the semifinals of the last year's French Open, finishing a run of 4 consecutive titles however, defeated his rival withinside the quarters this year earlier than a walkover towards Alexander Zverev within side the semifinals.

Suffering from a foot injury in progress for the tournament, Nadal appears to be working well on the court throughout the match and begins to show his advantage in winning the next five matches in Set 2.