French Open champion Nadal up to fourth in ATP rankings
French Open winner Rafael Nadal and beaten finalist Casper Ruud climbed one and two places to fourth and sixth respectively in the ATP rankings released Monday.
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French Open champion Nadal up to fourth in ATP rankings
PARIS: French Open winner Rafael Nadal and beaten finalist Casper Ruud climbed one and two places to fourth and sixth respectively in the ATP rankings released on Monday (Jun 6).
Rafael Nadal wins 22nd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in French Open final
Rafael Nadal cruised to a record-extending 14th French Open title by beating Casper Ruud in straight sets [6-3,6-3, 6-0] in Paris this afternoon.
'Incredible' - Rafael Nadal gets unforgettable reception as he enters for French Open final with Casper Ruud
Rafael Nadal received an ovation he will likely never forget as he walked out onto the court for the French Open final with Casper Ruud. The 13-time champion at Roland-Garros strode onto Court Philippe-Chatrier to a wild and warm reception ahead of the men's showpiece on the famous red dirt in Paris.
French Open 2022, Nadal vs Ruud Final Live: Rafael Nadal Eyes 14th Title, Faces Casper Ruud
French Open 2022 Final, Live Score Updates: Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud will square off in the finals of French Open and it is safe to say that the odds are against Ruud as the 21-time Grand Slam winner has never lost a French Open final. If Nadal manages to win the contest, then he would register a record-extending 14th Roland Garros win and he would also take his Grand Slam tally to 22. Earlier this year, Nadal had won the Australian Open to break the three-way Grand Slam tie with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, taking his tally to 21 titles. If Nadal manages to win the French Open, then this would be the first time that he would have taken both Australian Open and French Open in the same year.
French Open: Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud meet in 2022 final, live stream, how to watch on TV, order of play
The French Open is close to finding out the second of its two singles champions, and Day 15 sees Rafael Nadal take on Casper Ruud in the final on Sunday. The experienced Spaniard seeks to extend his eye-watering record at Roland-Garros, chasing his 14th title on the Parisian clay, whilst the Norwegian Ruud is after his first Grand Slam trophy.
Rafael Nadal vs Casper Ruud, French Open Men's Singles Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming
Rafael Nadal will eye his 14th French Open title as he takes on Norwegian eighth seed Casper Ruud in the men's singles final at Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris. Nadal is yet to lose a final while Ruud will be playing his first slam final. Nadal defeated third seed Alexander Zverev in the semi-final after the German had to pull put of their match due to an ankle injury. Ruud, on the other hand, had to come from a set down to beat Croatian Marin Cilic in the other semifinal.
Exclusive: 'Double joy' - Toni Nadal reacts to Casper Ruud facing 'idol' Rafael Nadal in French Open final
Toni Nadal has told Eurosport about the «double joy» he is feeling at seeing his nephew, Rafael Nadal, reach the French Open final along with Casper Ruud, who was a graduate of his academy. Ruud, the eighth seed at Roland-Garros, has reached his maiden Grand Slam final in Paris and also came through the ranks at the Rafa Nadal Academy with the pair good friends. Ad/> The Norwegian, who moved to the academy in Mallorca in 2018, has spoken about how Nadal has «been my idol for all my life» after he secured his place in Sunday's showpiece after beating Marin Cilic in the semi-finals.