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PARIS — Experience vs. Youth. It is an age-old argument that will be on display in the men’s final at the French Open on Sunday as Rafael Nadal takes on Casper Ruud of Norway for the title.
Nadal will be the big favorite to extend his incredible record-setting tally of victories in Paris, but Ruud will make history as the first Norwegian to play a Grand Slam singles final in the Open era.
This one’s all about 13.
That’s the number of Roland Garros titles Nadal already owns, and having beaten Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev, the momentum is with the Spanish veteran.
But he’s also giving away 13 years to Ruud, who has battled his way to a first Slam final. At 36, can Nadal win yet again or will Ruud grasp his chance of glory? We’ll have live updates throughout the match here:
A first for Nadal?
For all the talk of a possible 14th Roland Garros title for Nadal it is worth remembering that if he wins today he will be halfway to the coveted calendar-year Grand Slam for the first time ever. Is this going to be extra motivation? — Simon Cambers
Master or apprentice?
The atmosphere is absolutely bouncing in Court Philippe-Chatrier in anticipation of this final. Two Nadal fans in front of the press box are wearing hats with the number 22 on it – clearly anticipating a Nadal triumph. But he won’t have it easy against Casper Ruud the Norwegian clay specialist in his first Grand Slam final. Ruud has grown up idolizing Nadal and has frequently trained at his academy — but will it be the master or the apprentice who gets through today? — Tom Hamilton
Getting ready
Limber up 🤸♂️
It’s almost go time ⏰#RolandGarros | @CasperRuud98 pic.twitter.com/9pdVaOQ59q
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 5, 2022
Getting ready 🏃♂️#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/0M3USMr52j
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 5, 2022
Previewing the match
Why Rafael Nadal will win
🎙️ “A very tough match” 🎙️@RafaelNadal reflects on his semi-final win at #RolandGarros
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