The Roland Garros, which is usually called as the French Open, opened with a high style on 24th may 2009. This event will take place till June 7th in Paris. French Open is one of the 4 Grand Slam Tennis tournament played every year in France. This is the 2nd Grand Slam event of the year followed by the Australian Open. Wimbledon and the US open are the 3rd and 4th Grand Slam Tennis tournament. Unlike the other tournaments, French Open tennis is played in the clay court. Clay courts slow down the ball and give a high bounce. Rafael Nadal from Spain holds the men’s single champion for 2008, whereas Ana Ivanoic from Serbia holds the women’s single champion for 2008. Justine Henin from Belgium won 3 consecutive French Open titles from 2005 to 2007. In 2007, Henin defeated Ana Ivanovic in straight sets in final. In 2008, Ana Ivanovic crowned as the champion. Defending men’s champion Rafael Nadal won 4 consecutive French Open titles from 2005 to 2008. The world no: 2 Roger Federer from Switzerland has won all the Grand Slam titles, except the French Open title. Roger Federer defeated by Rafael Nadal in all the 3 previous finals in the French Open title. On june 7th, we will come to know whether Rafael Nadal has clinched the 5th French Open title or Roger Federer won the 1st French Open title or else a new champion.
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