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.
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French Open final LIVE: Rafael Nadal wins first set against Casper Ruud at Roland Garros
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.
'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.
Iga Swiatek news: Football superstar and fellow Pole Robert Lewandowski watched her ‘fantastic’ win
Iga Swiatek was crowned the winner of the French Open yesterday after seeing off American teenager Coco Gauff in the final of the tournament and increased her run of consecutive wins to 35 – beating Serena Williams’ record of 34.
Iga Swiatek news: World No 1 reveals how it feels to be a record breaker and two time Grand Slam champion
Iga Swiatek just claimed her second victory at Roland Garros, and her second Grand Slam title of her career so far – but she’s also broken the record Serena Williams set for the most consecutive victories.
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 2022 - Rafael Nadal's PR manager denies talk of retirement press conference following final
Rafael Nadal is preparing for the French Open final, and his PR manager has moved to deny talk of a retirement press conference. Nadal arrived in Paris with concerns over a long-standing foot complaint, and he had spoken about being unsure how long he could continue competing.
French Open champion Iga Swiatek stunned as reporter asks 'make-up' question after final
Iga Swiatek cemented her status as the world's No 1 female tennis player by winning a second French Open title in three years - and then was asked a question about her make-up. Swiatek was too strong for Coco Gauff in the final, beating the American teenager 6-1 6-3, and extending her winning run to 35 in the process.