French Open 2022 Final Highlights: Rafael Nadal wins 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title

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Roland Garros Title No.14

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2022 going Nadal's way

This is the first time Rafael Nadal has won Australian and French Open titles in the same year (first two Slams of the year). At age 36, Nadal is also now the oldest to win French Open title.

ROLAND GARROS TITLE NO 14 FOR RAFA NADAL

What a man! What a performance! Rafael Nadal has done it. A record-extending 14th French Open title for the 36-year-old Spaniard. 22nd Gland Slam title for Nadal as Court Philippe-Chatrier erupts in joy. Nadal beats Norway's Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in straight sets to clinch French Open 2022 title.

Nadal 5-0 up and inching closer to the title

Another strong serve from Rafael Nadal as he took the game in just 4 minutes. Looks like Casper Ruud has given away all the hopes of any comeback. Ruud will now be serving to stay alive in this final.

A clay court masterclass from Nadal

Just 20 minutes into this third set and Rafael Nadal is hurling towards the title. Nadal is now 4-0 up! Casper Ruud looking clueless against the class of Nadal.

Nadal now enjoying the occasion

A 3-0 lead in Set 3 after winning the first two with ease. Rafael Nadal is racing towards a record-extending 14th Roland Garros title. Casper Ruud running out of options and answers. Nadal clearly the favourite from here. Ruud to serve!

Nadal breaks again to go 2-0 up

Rafael Nadal taking away Casper Ruud's chances of making any sort of a comeback in this final. A powerful cross-court forehand winner from Nadal as he breaks Ruud's serve in the third set. Nadal goes 2-0 up in the third set.

Nadal holds first serve of the third set

Rafael Nadal continues to flourish against Casper Ruud in the men's singles final. Holds first serve of the third set against Ruud to take early 1-0 lead. Nadal looking unmatchable at the moment.

Nadal takes the second set 6-3 in 51 minutes

5 games in a row and Rafael Nadal is cruising towards his 14th Roland Garros title. Casper Ruud was leading 3-1 in the second set but Nadal produced a superb comeback, winning 5 back-to-back games. Nadal takes the second set 6-3 in 51 minutes. The 36-year-old is now just a set away from his 22nd Grand Slam title.

Ruud saves 2 set points

Casper Ruud still fighting back, keeping this second set alive. A couple of terrific points from Ruud as he makes it 40-all on his serve to save the set.

Nadal holds serve to go 5-3 up in the second set

4 straight points for Rafael Nadal as the champion cruises along in this second set. Nadal was 1-3 down in the second set and he now lead 5-3. Casper Ruud being dominated completely by Nadal. Ruud will now be serving to save the set.

Advantage Nadal and Game taken!

A big booming cross-court forehand winner followed by a Casper Ruud error at the baseline. Rafael Nadal has now won three straight games and as he leads 4-3 in the second set.

Nadal makes it 3-all in second set

4 straight points for Rafael Nadal and he has levelled in the second set again. It's 3-all as Nadal wins two straight games. A terrific comeback from the champions player.

Nadal breaks straight back

Rafael Nadal bounces back in this second set. After trailing 1-3, Nadal has managed to break Casper Ruud's serve. Ruud still 3-2 up with Nadal to now serve.

3 break points for Ruud and he breaks Nadal's serve

Seems like Casper Ruud has now finally settled into this contest. 3 straight points from Ruud and then Rafael Nadal makes his third double fault of the match as Ruud breaks Nadal's serve with back-to-back points to go 3-1 up in this second set.