Rafael Nadal's journey to a record 22 Grand Slam titles

Rafa Nadal thrashed Casper Ruud in the French Open 2022 final on Sunday to win a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title in men's tennis. The following is a timeline charting how Nadal, playing in what is considered to be the greatest era of men`s tennis, surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.