Rafael Nadal wins record-extending 14th French Open title with straight-sets victory against Casper Ruud

(CNN) After a year-long hiatus, the "King of Clay" reigns once more in Paris.

Rafael Nadal claimed a record-extending 14th title at the French Open as he defeated Norwegian Casper Ruud 6-3 6-3 6-0.

The Spaniard dominated Sunday's final and won 11 consecutive games across the second and third sets to wrap up a 22nd grand slam title -- two ahead of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic at the top of the men's all-time list.

The victory also means the 36-year-old Nadal, who won his first French Open title 17 years ago, becomes the oldest men's singles champion at Roland Garros.

"For me personally, it's very difficult to describe the feelings that I have," Nadal said in his on-court interview after the game. "It's something that I for sure never believed I'd be here at 36, being competitive again, playing in the most important court of my career one more final -- it means a lot to me."