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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Matthew Cooper

Rafael Nadal dismisses retirement talk and vows to "keep fighting" after French Open win

Rafael Nadal has insisted he has no plans to retire anytime soon after winning a remarkable 22nd Grand Slam men's singles title.

Nadal, who turned 36 on Friday, won the French Open for a record-extending 14th time with a straight sets victory over Casper Ruud in the final. It was an excellent display from the Spaniard, who has struggled with injury problems, but defied them to extend his incredible record once again.

There were suggestions he could announce his retirement after the final but Nadal instead vowed to "keep fighting to try to keep going", despite admitting he played with "no feeling" in his foot.

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