The Spanish tennis player beat the Norwegian 6-3, 6-3, 6-0, in two hours and 18 minutes of play. With that, the man from Manacor continues to extend his legacy, reaching 22 Grand Slam trophies. His rival, reaching a major tournament final for the first time, didn’t stand a chance.
Rafael Nadal is Roland Garros. The Spanish tennis player, fifth in the world, has once again conquered his favorite Grand Slam and managed to win his fourteenth title in France. On this occasion, he beat a rookie in this type of final, like Casper Ruud (8th). The Norwegian had no chance of taking the title from Manacor, who were solid throughout the match, winning 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 in two hours and 18 minutes. .
With this title, Rafa continues to increase his legend on the circuit, winning 22 Grand Slam trophies, the most winners in history in this category of tournaments. Thus, at Court Philippe Chatrier, the Spaniard once again demonstrated his validity despite all the injury problems and his 36 years .
On the match side, the first set started very solidly for the Spaniard. With great consistency from the bottom, the Spaniard had no trouble starting to dominate his rival. So much so that it broke Ruud has just started the match, in the second game. However, he was unable to confirm the break, losing his next serve. More due to his own mistakes than to the merit of the Norwegian .
But Rafa was not there to complicate himself and, in fourth Game, again broke the serve of a Casper Ruud who seemed very confused in the match. From now on, From his shots and taking advantage of the game in the backcourt, Nadal won in the first round 6-3.
Already in the second set, the pupil of Carlos Moyá continued to feel comfortable in the match. The Oslo one struggled to earn points, especially when Rafa rushed him in search of his backhand. And, despite the fact that the Norwegian managed to break a Game in the fourth game he failed to confirm it with his serve.
The Spaniard, By then he looked very comfortable, so much so that he again broke the Norwegian in the seventh game and in the ninth game to take the lead and take the set, also by a solid 6-3. .
As, the third set, which was ultimately the last, started in the best way for the Spaniard, since he broke in the second Game . Thus, Rafa displayed correct, solid and impeccable tennis. On the other hand, Ruud was visibly uncomfortable, shaking his head, trying to come up with an answer to a game that was already very difficult. .
And it is that Ruud did not find his game or any answer in the game. Nadal, at that time, was already at 4-0, with two breaks in his favor. Ultimately, With a Ruud already out of the game, the Balearic star broke in the final game and ended up winning the third set with a resounding 6-0. . A moving celebration and a loving embrace between the professor and his disciple to crown a perfect day, perhaps the last for Hispanics at Roland Garros.
A title that the man from Manaco had no trouble winning and thus confirming, once again, that Roland Garros is indeed him. Nadal, at 36, is still more relevant than ever and confirms, once again, that he is a living tennis legend.
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