Rafael Nadal arrived as one of the main candidates for the 2022 edition Roland Garros. And he finished once again with the cup in hand. But this trophy, his 14th in Paris and 22nd Grand Slam, has a special flavor for the man from Manacor.
With his 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 win over Casper Rudd, Nadal became the oldest champion in the history of the tournament. Sanctification came with 36 years and 2 days. On his birthday he had defeated the German Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals.
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The brand was stolen by another Spanish tennis player: Andres Jimeno. The Barcelona native has owned ever since 50 years ago the record as the oldest Roland Garros men’s draw champion in the open era. At the age of 34 years and 305 days, Jimeno became champion in 1972 defeating it Frenchman Patrick Proisy in a four-set final coming back from losing the first set. this was his unique title at Grand Slam level.
that will overcome Raph? In the 2023 edition, Novak Djokovic is in a good position: if he is champion, he will absolutely keep the brand. On May 22, six days before the start of the Grand Slam in Paris, Nole turned 36 years old.
