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‘I’d prefer to lose the final’
Updated On: 05 June, 2022 07:45 AM IST | Paris | AFP
Spanish great Rafael Nadal, who is battling a chronic left foot injury, says he is ready to sacrifice 14th French Open title against Casper Ruud in exchange for a new foot
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Casper Ruud celebrates his win v Marin Cilic on Friday; (left) Rafael Nadal during his match against Alexander Zverev. Pic/Getty Images
Rafael Nadal will become the oldest man to win the French Open title if he defeats Casper Ruud, the Norwegian whose clay court talents he has personally helped foster.
Nadal, 36, will be playing in his 14th Roland Garros final on Sunday and 30th overall at the Grand Slams. Victory will deliver a record-extending 22nd major and 14th French Open, 17 years after his title winning debut in Paris.
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