Kalle Samooja claims European Open after overturning seven-shot deficit
Kalle Samooja carded a stunning final round of 64 to overturn a seven-shot deficit and claim his first DP World Tour title in the Porsche European Open.
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Factbox: French Open men's singles champion Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal, who beat Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in the French Open final on Sunday to win a men's record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title: Age: 36 Country: Spain ATP ranking: 5 (Highest ranking: 1) Seeding: 5 Grand Slam titles (22):Australian Open (2009, 2022); French Open (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022); Wimbledon (2008, 2010); US Open (2010, 2013, 2017, 2019) ROAD TO FINALFirst round: Jordan Thompson (Australia) 6-2 6-2 6-2 Second round: Corentin Moutet (France) 6-3 6-1 6-4 Third round: 26-Botic Van De Zandschulp (Netherlands) 6-3 6-2 6-4 Fourth round: 9-Felix Auger-Aliassime (Canada) 3-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3 Quarter-finals: 1-Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 6-2 4-6 6-2 7-6(4) Semi-finals: 3-Alexander Zverev (Germany) 7-6(8) 6-6 retired EARLY LIFE- Born in Manacor, Spain to Sebastian Nadal and Ana Maria Parera. - His uncle Miguel Angel Nadal was a former soccer player who represented Barcelona, RCD Mallorca and the Spain national team. - Introduced to tennis by another uncle, Toni, who encouraged his naturally right-handed nephew to play left-handed as it would give him an advantage.
Kalle Samooja finishes with a flourish to seal European Open win
Kalle Samooja carded a stunning final round of 64 to overturn a seven-shot deficit and claim his first DP World Tour title in the Porsche European Open.
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