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Rafael Nadal wins 14th French Open title, 22nd Grand Slam, becomes oldest champ in tourney history

Rafael Nadal defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets Sunday to win his 14th French Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam title.

The 36-year-old Nadal prevailed 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to become the oldest champion in the tournament's history. The oldest champion in tournament history had been Andres Gimeno, who was 34 when he won in 1972.

Ruud led 3-1 in the second set, a deficit that spurred Nadal to raise his level -- he took the last 11 games. Nadal's six games lost Sunday are tied for his second fewest in a major final.