Paris: Rafael Nadal on Sunday won a record-extending 22 Grand Slam title after beating Casper Ruud in the final of French Open men’s singles final at the Court Philippe-Chatrier. Nadal continued his unbeaten run in the finals at Roland Garros, defeating Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to clinch his record-extending 14th French Open title. With the win, Nadal also became the oldest player to win the French Open final. As Nadal lifted his 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam title, social media erupted with praise for the 36-year-old Spaniard.
King of clay.
What a Champion.
NADAL
Number 14 at #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/KAp3aUraoo— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 5, 2022
FOURTEEN!!!!!!! #Rolandgarros take a bow @RafaelNadal .. what an incredible champion and ambassador to our amazing sport 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) June 5, 2022
Casper Ruud-Already a true champion. He’ll be back! And Rafa, well Rafa is Rafa. Always down to earth, no matter what the outcome.Huge inspiration for the sporting world! I hope all youngsters were watching, especially the pre & post match respect between opponents & to the sport
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) June 5, 2022
14. Rafa Nadal. 👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/ug6aWJUw5A
— Luka Modrić (@lukamodric10) June 5, 2022
This is how easy he makes it look.
Congratulations on 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam @RafaelNadal 🙌🏼 #RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/iZylRabdhQ— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 5, 2022
1️⃣4️⃣ DON RAFAEL NADAL https://t.co/tpXQCjpDrr
— Daniel Ceballos (@DaniCeballos46) June 5, 2022
Congratulations Rafael Nadal, 14 French Open crowns and 22 majors. A flawless performance caps off a grueling fortnight. I hope you get some rest now, half way to the Slam! 🚀 https://t.co/XXxj0uhjWU
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) June 5, 2022
I LOVE YOU @RafaelNadal 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 #14 #RolandGarros
— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) June 5, 2022
