Rumours that the 'king of clay' was making his final appearance at Roland Garros kept circulating during the past fortnight. Despite all the trials and tribulations he suffered in the build-up, no one could prevent Nadal from lifting the Musketeers' Cup for a record-extending 14th time. The win means Nadal is now halfway through the calendar Grand Slam for the first time in his career after also winning the year's opening major at the Australian Open. OLDEST CHAMPIONNadal passed fellow Spaniard Andres Gimeno as the oldest Roland Garros men's singles champion. The Norwegian soon broke Nadal to love to take a lead for the first time in the match.
