Date uploaded: 2022-06-05 15:44:11

Rafael Nadal beat Casper Ruud in straight sets to become, at age 36, the oldest champion in French Open history. Nadal also extended his record of men's Grand Slam singles crowns to 22. After winning the Australian Open in January, Nadal is now 2-for-2 in Grand Slams in 2022. With 22 major singles titles, Nadal moved two ahead of rival Novak Djokovic, whom he beat in the quarterfinals. Only Serena Williams with 23 and Margaret Court with 24 have won more. #sports #tennis #frenchopen #rafa #nadal