Rafael Nadal continues French Open dominance with ruthless 14th title success
Rafael Nadal reclaimed his crown as the king of clay with a dominant victory over Casper Ruud at the French Open.
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All hail the king of clay! Rafael Nadal overpowers Casper Ruud to win 14th French Open title
Rafael Nadal won a 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday with a straight-sets rout of Casper Ruud to become the oldest male champion at Roland Garros.
Rafael Nadal cruises to 14th French Open title, adding to record 22 Grand Slam wins
Rafael Nadal beat Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in the French Open final on Dunday in Paris for his 14th championship at Roland Garros and 22nd Grand Slam title overall.
French Open final LIVE: Rafael Nadal 2-0 up vs Casper Ruud in search for 14th title
Rafael Nadal can extend his lead as the most decorated Grand Slam player in men's tennis on Sunday afternoon but faces a tough challenge against first-time major finalist Casper Ruud in the French Open final. The Spaniard is a perennial champion at Roland Garros, winning 13 of his majors on the clay surface.
Rafal Nadal wins French Open men’s tennis final for 14th time
At 36, Nadal became the oldest man to win the French Open title when he defeated Ruud, the Norwegian whose clay court talents he has personally helped foster.
Rafael Nadal crushes Casper Ruud in straight sets to win 14th French Open title and 22nd Grand Slam
Rafael Nadal won his 14th French Open title after producing a ruthless 6-3 6-3 6-0 win over Casper Ruud on Sunday afternoon. Nadal now has 22 Grand Slam titles which puts him two clear of his great tennis rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the all-time race. It is also the first time Nadal has won the Australian Open and the French Open in the same year.
Thanks for the memories: Rafael Nadal's 14 French Open titles
Rafael Nadal won his 14th French Open title on Sunday when he defeated Norwegian Casper Ruud in straight sets. Here's a look at the Spaniard's 14 triumphs in Paris: -- At just 19, Nadal became the youngest winner of a Grand Slam title since Michael Chang won at Roland Garros in 1989 at 17. He was the first man since Mats Wilander in 1982 to win the French Open on his debut. Puerta was to later fail a drugs test and handed an eight-year ban, eventually reduced to two years.
Royalty and Hollywood stars at French Open final - in pictures
The French Open final on Sunday between Rafael Nadal and Casper Rudd attracted the attention of not only the tennis world, but some very famous names across all walks of life.