Rafael Nadal , Wins 14th French Open Title.<br />On June 5, Nadal overtook Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to secure his 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam title.<br />On June 5, Nadal overtook Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to secure his 14th French Open and 22nd Grand Slam title.<br />The 36-year-old is the oldest player to claim victory in the clay-court tournament.<br />The 36-year-old is the oldest player to claim victory in the clay-court tournament.<br />Nadal, who has been dealing with an injured foot, revealed he needed an injection to play the final game.<br />The preparation was not ideal. I had a stress fracture of the rib, then I have the foot [pain], which stays there all the time. I had my doctor here with me --, Rafael Nadal, via statement, as reported by ESPN.<br />I don't know how to say in English what we did. We played with no feeling on the foot, we played with an injection in the nerve so the foot was asleep -- that's why I was able to play, Rafael Nadal, via statement, as reported by ESPN.<br />While receiving his trophy, Nadal thanked his supporters for keeping him going.<br />I don't know what can happen in the future, but I'm going to keep fighting to try to keep going, Rafael Nadal, via statement, as reported by ESPN.<br />ESPN reports Nadal will soon undergo a radiofrequency nerve ablation on his foot.<br />The outcome of that procedure will determine whether he plays Wimbledon.<br />Wimbledon is a priority, always [has] been a priority. If I am able to play with anti-inflammatories? Yes. To play with anesthetic injections? No. I don't want to put myself in that position again. Can happen once, but no, is not a philosophy of life that I want to follow, Rafael Nadal, via statement, as reported by ESPN
