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.

The 23-year-old Ruud will be a tricky opponent, though. The Norwegian has navigated tests against Marin Cilic, Hubert Hurkacz, Lorenzo Sonego, Emil Ruusuvuori and Jo-Wilfred Tsonga to reach the last-two.

Nadal will naturally be the huge favourite and is chasing a 22nd Grand Slam. A victory on Court Philippe-Chatrier would put him two ahead of rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

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