Rafael Nadal Wins His 14th French Open, Becoming the Tournament's Oldest Champion Ever


Rafael Nadal made history once again with his 14th French Open win.

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The Spanish tennis pro, 36, defended his Roland-Garros record, while

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maintaining his men's Grand Slam record with his 22nd title, during Sunday's final against Casper Ruud of Norway (6-3, 6-3, 6-0).

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"It's something I never believed," Nadal said after the match, according to ESPN.

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"Being here at 36, being competitive again, playing on the most important court of my career.

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Playing here one more time means a lot for me. I just want to say 'Merci beaucoup' to everyone here.

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I don't know what will happen in the future, but I'll keep fighting to keep on going."

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Additionally, he became the tournament's oldest champion, two days after celebrating his 36th birthday.

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Nadal's first French Open victory came in 2005 when he was 19.

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