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.

Ad/> Nadal received an ovation he will likely never forget as he walked out onto Court Philippe-Chatrier, with talk of potential retirement swirling due to his prolonged injury struggles, but he showed no signs of discomfort during his dominant victory in two hours and 18 minutes. /> Roland-Garros'Turned into a ball striking clinic' — Nadal brings up championship points6 MINUTES AGO 'Incredible' — Nadal gets unforgettable reception as he walks out for final 'This will never, ever, ever happen again' — McEnroe on Nadal's French Open tally The Nadal Academy trainee Ruud, playing in his first French Open final, got off to a nightmare start against the Spaniard that he considers his childhood idol. Nadal's Norwegian apprentice was broken in just the second game of the match.

Nadal clinched the advantage thanks to a wonderful cross-court winner off his forehand. But Nadal followed up with arguably one of his worst ever service games at Roland-Garros. Nadal’s two successive double faults handed Ruud two break points and he converted the second one when the 34-year-old hit a tame forehand unforced error into the net.