Rafael Nadal has done a whole lot of winning at the French Open, claiming an unprecedented nine titles. But will he keep it up this year?
Rafael Nadal has done a whole lot of winning at the French Open, claiming an unprecedented nine titles. But will he keep it up this year?
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Nadal admitted he was nervous on court last month in Miami, where he suffered a surprising loss to Fernando Verdasco.
Nadal admitted he was nervous on court last month in Miami, where he suffered a surprising loss to Fernando Verdasco.
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Is this the year Novak Djokovic breaks through and wins at Roland Garros? The world No. 1 is seeking to complete the career grand slam.
Is this the year Novak Djokovic breaks through and wins at Roland Garros? The world No. 1 is seeking to complete the career grand slam.
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Since the start of 2011, the Serbian owns a very respectable 4-5 record on clay against Nadal. But in that time he's 0-3 versus the Spaniard at the French Open, losing two finals.
Since the start of 2011, the Serbian owns a very respectable 4-5 record on clay against Nadal. But in that time he's 0-3 versus the Spaniard at the French Open, losing two finals.
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Simona Halep is pushing for a first French Open and grand slam title. She won the biggest title of her career at Indian Wells last month and narrowly lost to Serena Williams in Miami two weeks later.
Simona Halep is pushing for a first French Open and grand slam title. She won the biggest title of her career at Indian Wells last month and narrowly lost to Serena Williams in Miami two weeks later.
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In last year's French Open final, Halep lost 6-4 in the third set to Maria Sharapova. But it was a huge battle.
In last year's French Open final, Halep lost 6-4 in the third set to Maria Sharapova. But it was a huge battle.
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Eugenie Bouchard is hoping to kick-start her season on the clay. She holds a mediocre 6-5 record this year after a breakthrough season in 2014.
Eugenie Bouchard is hoping to kick-start her season on the clay. She holds a mediocre 6-5 record this year after a breakthrough season in 2014.
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Though she has traditionally fared better on hard courts and grass, Bouchard's first title came on clay last year in Germany.
Though she has traditionally fared better on hard courts and grass, Bouchard's first title came on clay last year in Germany.
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World No. 1 Williams won the 2013 French Open ...
World No. 1 Williams won the 2013 French Open ...
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But last year the American was bounced in the second round at Roland Garros by young Spaniard Garbine Muguruza.
But last year the American was bounced in the second round at Roland Garros by young Spaniard Garbine Muguruza.
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