French Open 2015: 10 Under-the-Radar Players to Watch at Roland Garros

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Published: May 20, 2015

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Rafael Nadal at the French Open has been as close as you can get to a sure thing in sports. However, even with someone as dominant as Nadal and players as consistent as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, some under-the-radar talents will emerge at the 2015 French Open to catch everyone by surprise.  

Flying under the radar means more than being a dark horse or sleeper. Someone who is flying under the radar simply has avoided detection from media and oddsmakers. 

These players have the skills, talent and even track record for a successful run at Roland Garros. 

There are three types of players who are flying under the radar. First, we have those like Sara Errani, who are playing so far beneath their best that they escape even sonar detection. They are nevertheless still dangerous. 

Second, there are those like Carla Suarez Navarro, who are within radar range, but the navigators—sports journalists, oddsmakers and prognosticators—are too narrowly focused on the favorites. These players find themselves flying in a blind spot. 

Third, there are players who are young and getting some attention but remain outside the French Open radar. 

With the exception of Nadal, the Big Four looks strong heading into Roland Garros. No matter how good or bad they are playing, none of them can fly under the radar. 

Neither can Kei Nishikori, who last year was considered an up-and-comer. He has become a mainstay in the Top Five. He's also having a phenomenal year. He'll make a few sleeper/dark-horse lists.  

Similarly, Angelique Kerber, who usually blends into the second-tier bunch of WTA stars, put herself on the map when she won back-to-back clay-court tournaments in Charleston, South Carolina, and Stuttgart, Germany.  

Despite poor showings in Madrid and Rome, Kerber is no longer fl...
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