2010 French Open: Draw Preview and Analysis

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Published: May 21, 2010

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What do we already know heading into this year's second Grand Slam event in Paris?

We know that Rafael Nadal still remains the menacing favorite.

We know that there will not be a rematch of last year's final.

We're well aware that Andy Murray has a great shot of getting in some extra grass-court practice this year.

And finally, Novak Djokovic may have once again been saved by the fortune of the draw gods.

After musing through the draw, the names David Ferrer and Fernando Verdasco still mean something. The dynamic Spanish duo have put forth determined clay-court campaigns this year, and their hard-work could very well pay dividends over the 15 day tournament.

They are so close in form in fact, that their names reside on line 80 and 81 in the draw, respectively.

Well folks, the stage is once again set for a Grand Slam to take place.

We're all accustomed to that feeling of suspense that lies before us, while we wait for the court warriors to take over Paris.

Let's now give our best rendition of how we think it will all unfold.

 

Federer Quarter:

The defending champ will embark on the greatest challenge of his illustrious career: Defending the lone Slam that has historically given him the most difficulty.

Entering Roland Garros as the reigning title holder will be new territory for Federer.

Not only is he the man to knock off now this year, he also has a lot to prove to himself this time around. Capturing every other Slam title a minimum of four times, Federer desperately wants another crown in France to silence the naysayers.

Opening up against an under-matched Peter Luczak, Federer could run into some adversity against good friend Stan Wawrinka.

The "other Swiss" has had a remarkably consistent clay-court campaign, but once again showed in Madrid th...
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