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Nadal wins 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title
Spains Rafael Nadal in action during the mens singles final against Norways Casper Ruud at the French Open at Roland Garros, Paris, France June 5, 2022. — Reuters pic

PARIS, June 5 —Rafael Nadal won a 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title today with a straight-sets rout of Casper Ruud to become the oldest male champion at Roland Garros.

In a disappointing final, 36-year-old Nadal won 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 with victory coming 17 years to the day since he claimed his first French Open as a 19-year-old in 2005.

Nadal is now two Slams ahead of old rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. — AFP

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