- Nadal seals dominant 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 win at Roland Garros
- Spaniard takes his record career grand slam tally to 22
In recent years as he has edged ever closer towards the twilight of his career, Rafael Nadal has continually discussed his advancing age with total disdain. While many see its silver linings in its maturity, he sees none.
It has gradually taken away one of the greatest assets, his athleticism. It has made his body, which has already seen far too many injuries, even more prone to them. Regardless, for 20 years he has approached his career with the same positive attitude, the same calmness, the same acceptance and fight, and in the process he has continued to perform wonders so long into it.
