Roger Federer begins his 54th consecutive Grand Slam tournament at the French Open today when he faces a Spanish winning machine who, for once, is not called Rafael Nadal.
The French Open has not always been kind to Serena Williams, but her shock first round loss here last year may have been one of the best things that has happened to her.
If momentum counts for everything in tennis, nothing will stop Serena Williams from winning the French Open for just the second time in her career in Paris on June 8.
Rafael Nadal can become the first man to win the same Grand Slam title eight times at the French Open, but the Spaniard may have to get past Novak Djokovic before he even contemplates history.
Despite the popularity of social media and the widespread presence of traditional media, Novak Djokovic appeared to believe he could be spared the unbearable truth of discovering who his second-round opponent at the French Open might be.
Roger Federer's perfect sense of timing on court has brought him a record 17 Grand Slam titles, but he admitted Friday he's been a little slow to appreciate the advantages of Twitter.
Defending French Open champion Rafael Nadal was drawn in the same half as world number one Novak Djokovic on Friday as the Spanish claycourt machine chases a record eighth title at Roland Garros.
Top seed Novak Djokovic and seven-time champion Rafael Nadal were set on a French Open semi-final collision course on Friday, condemning one of the sport's superstars to certain defeat before the final.
After returning from injury, the Spanish great has gradually regained form, looks formidable on court.
On a comeback trail
Bernard Tomic will play at next week's French Open despite his off-court troubles if only to keep some momentum going for the grasscourt season ahead, Tennis Australia's Todd Woodbridge said today.
Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams fired warning shots to their French Open rivals with comprehensive victories over Roger Federer and Victoria Azarenka respectively in Rome on Sunday.
Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna ended runners-up at the Rome Masters after a tame straight sets defeat at the hands of top seeded American team of Mike and Bob Bryan in Rome today.
Spain's Rafael Nadal dominated his 30th meeting with Swiss rival Roger Federer to secure his seventh title in nine years at the Rome Masters on Sunday.
Serena Williams won her fourth consecutive title of the year in dominating fashion today, beating third-seeded Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 in the Italian Open final.
Roger Federer will meet great rival Rafa Nadal in the Italian Open final after the Swiss held off a spirited challenge by unseeded Frenchman Benoit Paire on Saturday.