Roland Garros 2022 champions
Men’s singles: Rafael Nadal
Women’s singles: Iga Swiatek
Men’s doubles: Marcelo Arevalo/Jean-Julien Rojer
Women’s doubles: Kristina Mladenovic/Caroline Garcia
Mixed doubles: Ena Shibahara/Wesley Koolhof
Rafa post trophy ceremony
Speaking to NBC’s Maria Taylor: “I would love to keep coming but we need to find a solution for the feet because I can’t keep going like this”
The thing we all wanted to hear!
? “I don’t know what can happen in the future, but I’m going to keep fighting to try to keep going”
@RafaelNadal ??
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Rafael Nadal: “Thank you very much! First of all, it’s been a pleasure to play the final with you (Ruud). Congratulations on these two weeks. I’m very happy for you, your team and your family. Wish you all the luck for the future.”
“My team, my family, who is there. It’s completely amazing the things that are happening this year. Thank you for all we’ve done this year and over the years. All through the years with injuries. Nothing like this would be possible without your support. I would have retired much before!”
“Thank you everyone who made this event possible. For me this tournament is best in the world. All the ball kids, volunteers, tournament directors, you are doing amazing. You make me feel like home. Just thank you to you all and French Federation”
“For me personally, very difficult to describe the feelings. It’s something that I’ve never believed. At 36, competitive, playing in most important court of my career, in a final. To try to keep going. Thank you to everyone in Paris! For me it’s incredible to play here, for all the support. It’s wonderful, thank you so much.”
“I don’t know what will happen in the future but I’ll keep going, I’ll keep fighting”
Casper Ruud: “This is the first time for me! I want to congratulate Rafa. It’s your 14th time here, 22nd at Slams. We all know what a champion you are. Today I got to play you in a final here. But I’m not the first victim! To you Rafa, your team, your academy for taking me into open arms. From me, my family, we hope you continue for some more time. To my team, it’s been a long road. It is a road impossible without all your help. Hope we can continue this journey for more years, more finals and more Grand Slams. Thank you very much. To the city of Paris, supporters, it has been unbelievable. To see full stadiums is inspiring, you’ve been nice to me for whole two weeks so thank you. It gives me motivation to come back and hope next year I can speak some French. To the organisers, thank you for all the help. Thank you for the last three weeks. Merci!”
BJK with the trophy presentation
Forever a legend, @BillieJeanKing ?#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/4u1CsvsOx4
How Nadal got the job done!
King of Clay x 14 ?@RafaelNadal remains undefeated in Paris finals, conquering Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 for a 14th title#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/GctcC17Ah8
Rafael Nadal is the French Open champion
RAFAEL NADAL IS THE FRENCH OPEN CHAMPION FOR A 14th TIME! He beats Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 for his 22nd Grand Slam title and becomes the oldest champion at Roland Garros
Updated record:
Champion: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
Win-loss: 112-3
Nadal 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 Ruud (* denotes next server)
Ruud has lost the last 10 games and is now serving to avoid a bagel. Starts off by sending his forehand long and it is 0-15. Followed by a Nadal backhand winner down the line after pushing Ruud to the other corner. A 35th winner for Rafa. Nadal almost making it 0-40 after picking up a drop shot and almost getting a backhand smash back. Nadal with a backhand cross court winner and it brings up two championship points. One saved! Nadal’s return on the serve is a mishit and it goes wide. The victory is sealed with a winner! Nadal is the French Open champion!