2022 French Open men’s final info, recent form, what they said, preview: Rafael Nadal vs Casper Ruud

One player will be searching for a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title and a 14th French Open crown while the other is gunning for his maiden major title. Who will come out on top of the Rafael Nadal vs Casper Ruud final at Roland Garros?

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King of Clay Nadal reached his 14th final in Paris in mentally, physically and emotionally difficult circumstances as he was slugging it out with Alexander Zverev when the German picked up a “very serious” injury when he twisted his ankle.

Up until that point it was a war of attrition, but the record books will state that Nadal reached his 14th French Open and a 30th Grand Slam final.

On the other side of the net is a player featuring in his first-ever major final as Ruud booked his place with a four-set victory over veteran Marin Cilic.

The last men standing in Paris! @RafaelNadal v. @CasperRuud98 @rolandgarros | #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/NhW8PDLPuk

— ATP Tour (@atptour) June 3, 2022

Not only is Ruud looking to win his first Grand Slam, but he is also hoping to become the first Norwegian – man or woman – to win a major.

It will also be a battle of the ages as Nadal is 36, having celebrated his birthday on Friday, while Ruud is 13 years his junior.

Age: 36

World ranking: 5

Career-high ranking: 1

Career singles titles: 91

Grand Slam singles titles: 21

Career prize money: $128,337,592

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