Ranking the Top 10 Men’s Players Heading into the 2015 French Open

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Published: May 23, 2015

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The 2015 French Open draw is out, and the madness begins. Roland Garros, the seat of red-clay royalty, will feature 128 of the world’s best players serving, sliding and surviving through gruelling conditions, ranging from fickle weather to best-of-five marathons.

Who are the very best contenders of them all?

The following top-10 power rankings do not reflect the ATP Rankings but are adjusted uniquely for the next two weeks of clay-court tennis at Roland Garros. Here are the main factors that justify our rankings:

Clay-court ability and skills: The top players must have the comfort and footwork to defend as well as patiently attack from the baseline. It will take more than a big serve and quick-strike offense. Recent performances and results: Players with momentum and success at venues like Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Madrid and Rome have fewer questions to answer in coming to Paris. Confidence and control are mandatory at Roland Garros. Fitness and strength: Best-of-five sets will be exhausting unless there are at least a couple of easy wins that allow easier recovery. That final weekend will demand everything. The draw: Which opponents will the favorites find? Cream puffs or dragons? A big server or hot play from an underrated clay-courter could rattle the nerves or sap the energy from a favorite. An easier road to the final, along with some of these obstacles being removed during the tournament, is often important. Historical success at Roland Garros and majors: The experience of winning championships and finding success at the French Open could be an important psychological boost and asset. Variables like weather, courts and stage presence could give an edge to those who have done it all before. Let's unveil the countdown.

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