Summary

  • Use audio icon at top of page for live commentary from the French Open men's singles final (UK only)

  • Now: Rafael Nadal beats Casper Ruud 6-3 6-3 6-0 in final

  • Spain's Nadal wins record-extending 14th French Open title

  • It is also a record-extending 22nd men's Grand Slam singles title

  • Norwegian eighth seed Ruud was appearing in maiden Grand Slam final

  1. Postpublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    0-40, three break points, Nadal for a double break. Ruud needs a miracle.

  2. Postpublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Nadal 6-3 6-3 3-0 Ruud*

    This one looks like it's on the last lap. 0-30 on the Ruud serve. Get the engraver. They're going to be needed soon.

  3. A photo with Rafa...published at 16:19 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Roland Garros

    French OpenImage source, BBC Sport

    Art is an integral part of French culture and that is evident all around Roland Garros.

    There are multiple works around the site, including a sculpture of its greatest champion: Rafael Nadal.

    Imagine being so good that you have your own statue when you're still playing. Incredible.

    Created by Spanish artist Jordi Diez Fernandez, this steel monument stands three-metres high and captures the 13-time men's champion in an iconic pose - whipping away a forehand winner.

    The sculpture is placed at the bottom of the stairs when fans enter Roland Garros from one of the main entrances next to Chatrier.

    Unsurprisingly, the legions of Spanish fans here today have been queuing up to get a photo next to the steel version of their hero.

    French OpenImage source, BBC Sport
  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:19 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    #bbctennis

    Samster F1: If he’s capable of winning the first two Grand Slams of the year then I don’t see why Nadal doesn’t push on with Wimbledon. We’d certainly love to see it. Imaging winning all four Grand Slams in his last year… of course extending his record.

  5. Postpublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Nadal 6-3 6-3 3-0 Ruud*

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It is one-way traffic. The backhand has impressed me and Nadal has gone from strength to strength. This is what the greats do - he knows he doesn't have to be at 100% to win today.

  6. Postpublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Nadal 6-3 6-3 3-0 Ruud*

    Ruud had a half chance, but as soon as the door was nudged open, it's slammed in his face. A sliced drop shot at close range only finds net and from 3-1 up in the second, Ruud hasn't won a game since.

    Eight games in a row and Nadal has slammed his foot down on the accelerator and is racing away with this one.

  7. Postpublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    In successive shots, Nadal opens up the shoulders and sends sublime forehand winners away with contempt. Beautiful work, 40-30 game point.

  8. Postpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Ruud at 15-30 on the Nadal serve. He's not going to get many more half chances. Getting towards now or never time.

  9. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    #bbctennis

    Naim Rahman: If Ruud wins from here it will be the single most greatest comeback in ALL sports history.

  10. 'Lonely'published at 16:12 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    *Nadal 6-3 6-3 2-0 Ruud

    Russell Fuller
    Tennis correspondent at Roland Garros

    It can be a fairly lonely place out there, if you are on the other end of a beating.

    It feels like the crowd are just here for a moment of history.

  11. Nadal breakspublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    *Nadal 6-3 6-3 2-0 Ruud

    Nadal has a route to the finish line. Hold his serve from here on and it's 22 Grand Slams in the trophy cabinet for Rafael Nadal. Two sets up and a break up. One-way traffic.

  12. Postpublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Ruud leaves a tempter for Nadal as it sits up invitingly and Nadal has the time to dance forward and arrow away a bullet forehand winner for break point, 30-40.

  13. All new ground for Ruudpublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Nadal 6-3 6-3 1-0 Ruud*

    Casper Ruud is bidding to be the first men's player since one Rafa Nadal at Roland Garros in 2005 to compete in his first Grand Slam quarter-final, semi-final and final, and end up lifting to the title, all at the same event.

    If he's going to do it, he's going to do it in the hardest way possible

  14. Postpublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Nadal 6-3 6-3 1-0 Ruud*

    Greg Rusedski
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    If I was going to be critical of Ruud it would be change my return of serve position. he is so far back he is not giving himself any options.

    First time we have seen him shake his head and look a bit downtrodden. He needs to show some emotion and try and the crowd on his side.

    By Nadal standards this match is going very quick.

    ruudImage source, Reuters
  15. Postpublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Nadal 6-3 6-3 1-0 Ruud*

    No chances for Ruud to get a break in the first game of the third set. Apart from some success early in the first for the Norwegian, Nadal has not had to stress too much when serving.

  16. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    #bbctennis

    English Geek 82: If Nadal wins this today, and his foot is really starting to bring him down, could it be the moment to retire? He might win a 22nd but if this foot injury is as bad as it seems it surely means he won’t get 23?

    What do you think? Are we going to be hearing a Nadal retirement later today? Should we? Is this the end of an era? Tweet us using #bbctennis with your thoughts.

  17. Postpublished at 16:04 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    *Nadal 6-3 6-3 0-0 Ruud

    The trophy is just behind where Nadal is serving from. That trophy could be in Nadal's hands again in the next 30-40 minutes' time. He starts us off in the third set.

  18. Postpublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Nadal 6-3 6-3 Ruud

    The roof's still open and it's a lovely day in Paris. Will this crowd witness an incredible comeback or see Nadal march on to a 14th title from here?

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy, external and privacy policy, external before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    End of twitter post
  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    #bbctennis

    Wounded One: Couldn't disagree further with Nicholas Walker at 15:35 - Nadal's backhand has looked impeccable today short or long - rather he's looked most vulnerable when having to hit forehands on the run/stretch. -Sam

  20. Pick up and playpublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 5 June 2022

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Roland Garros

    French OpenImage source, BBC Sport

    Enticing more people to pick up a racquet is always the aim of tennis bosses.

    Outside Court Philippe Chatrier, there are a few areas where fans young and old are aiming to do exactly that.

    The emphasis is on fun and enjoying the thrills which knocking a ball can bring - whatever the setting.

    French OpenImage source, BBC Sport