Victory on Sunday would take Nadal a second title clear of 20-time major winners Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the race to finish on top among the 'big three'. He did a lot of great things the last couple of years." Rafael Nadal is 13-0 in French Open finals and has never lost two sets when playing for the Coupe des Mousquetaires "I'm happy for him, I'm happy for his mum and dad, who I know very well. "I think in the academy we were able to help him a little bit during this period of time but, more than anything, I like to see good people achieving their dreams. He's always in a positive mood about learning. "He has a very good character for tennis. The Spaniard said he has "huge respect" for first-time major finalist Ruud, with whom he has often hit at the Rafa Nadal Academy, although they are yet to meet on the tour. That result meant he became the second oldest men's singles finalist in French Open history, behind American Bill Tilden, 37 when runner-up in 1930.
"I guess this is perfect timing and worth the wait. It's something I've dreamed of," Ruud said.įirst-time finalist Ruud, the first player from his country to reach a singles final at a Slam, added: "Nadal is the last of the very top players in the world I have never played against. "He's playing a student from his academy so it's going to be fun. Norwegian eighth seed Ruud, 23, has trained at 21-time Grand Slam champion Nadal's academy in Mallorca since 2018.
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