French Open 2017: Top contenders for the men’s singles title

The 2017 French Open will be held from May 28-June 11. Here's a look at top contenders for the men’s singles title.

Updated on: May 25, 2017 4:54 PM IST

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Rafael Nadal, also known as the ‘King of Clay’, has won the French Open title for a record nine times. (Getty Images)

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Novak Djokovic, former World No. 1, is the defending French Open champion. He has won a total of 12 Grand Slam titles. (Getty Images)

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World No. 1 Andy Murray will look to win his first ever French Open title. (Getty Images)

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Stan Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic 4–6, 6–4, 6–3, 6–4 to win the 2015 French Open. (Getty Images)

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Milos Raonic advanced to the French Open quarterfinals in 2014 and will look to better his record this time around. (Getty Images)

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Dominic Thiem, who is yet to win a Grand Slam tournament, has won six of his eight ATP titles on clay. (Getty Images)

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Marin Cilic’s biggest achievement till date is the 2014 US Open crown. (Getty Images)

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Kei Nishikori’s run to the 2015 French Open quarter-final is his best performance in Paris. (Getty Images)

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Tomas Berdych reached the semi-finals of French Open in 2010. He has made it to the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams. (Getty Images)

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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has reached the French Open last four twice, in 2013 and 2015. (Getty Images)

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Alexander Zverev will be brimming with confidence in Paris after defeating Novak Djokovic in the 2017 Italian Open final. (Getty Images)