Nadal Wins the 14th French Open Title

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Rafael Nadal won in straight sets against Casper rudd on Sunday,

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and brought home the 14TH FRENCH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP.

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nadal also won the record extending 22nd grand slam title

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he won his victory just 2 days after his 36th birthday.

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nadal is now the oldest title winner in the history of the tournament.

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Nadal shared how grateful he is, to be still playing at his age,

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And winning this trophy with an ailing leg meant everything to him.

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The athlete had to take injections for his ailing left foot after the game,

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To numb the pain since Nadal suffers from Mueller Weiss syndrome.

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