Spaniard now two titles clear of Djokovic and Federer atop men’s champion standings
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates with the trophy after winning against Casper Ruud of Norway during the men's singles final match of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris, France, June 5 2022. Picture: RYAN PIERSE/GETTY IMAGES
By lifting the Musketeers’ Cup again, Nadal is halfway through the calendar Grand Slam for the first time in his career after he won the year’s opening Major at the Australian Open. But Nadal, who passed fellow Spaniard Andres Gimeno as the oldest Roland Garros men’s singles champion, again proved that even at less than 100% he is still a mountain too steep to conquer on the red clay of Roland Garros.
The record will stay the same after Sunday in favour of Nadal who is 13 years older than the Norwegian. Ruud has led the men’s Tour since the start of the 2020 season in claycourt wins, finals and titles and was the first man from his country to make a Grand Slam singles final but he did not have enough in his armoury.
Ruud raised his level at the start of the second, saving three break points to hold serve in the opening game and earned praise from his opponent when he charged down the length of the court to reach a drop shot to turn it into a winner.
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