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Viva Rafa, as he makes History, winning a 14th French Open (and being the oldest to do so at 36), and annexing a 22nd Slam title. For now, he is tennis’ GOAT, and there’s nothing to discuss or argue about.
Rafael Nadal regained his aura of invincibility on clay as he lifted the French Open trophy for the 14th time and widened the gap at the top of the men's all-time list of Grand Slam winners.
Thirty-six-year-old Rafael Nadal defied the odds to claim his 22nd Grand Slam title at the 2022 French Open. He is now two clear of world number one Djokovic and Federer in the men’s race for the most major titles.
Rafa Nadal has never lost a French Open final. A win on Sunday against first-time Grand Slam finalist Casper Ruud would deliver a record-extending 14th crown