Anastasia Myskina (Russia)

Anastasia Myskina (Russia)

Age: 22 Lives: Moscow Plays: Right-handed, double-handed backhand Grand Slam titles: None Seed: 6
Record at the French Open: 2003-second round, 2002-first round, 2001-first round, 2000-first round
Much-improved Muscovite with seven tour titles to her name who will be looking to make real in-roads at Roland Garros for the first time. She has reached the quarter-finals at three of the last five grand slams, although she has won only one of four previous matches at the French Open despite saying she prefers playing on clay. Boasts an excellent backhand and is currently enjoying career-best ranking of five.