Federer is a little different. It is not clay the Swiss talent has failed to tame, but Nadal on it.
French Open - Nadal relaxed despite tricky draw
"First round, no? I play against a wild card from France and that's my toughest opponent now."
Nadal, wearing a white cap back to front, practiced for more than an hour on center court, looking relaxed as he punished his sparring partner with his trademark forehand winners in front of his uncle and coach Toni Nadal.
French Open: The Rafael Nadal Domination Contest, Round 1
Instead of placing bets on how the various long shots will do in the tournament, we'll focus entirely on Rafa by trying to predict how many games each of his opponents will be able to take off of him.
The Paris Parse
Nadal is not just the king of clay, he's the best at beating the best.
Champion: Rafael Nadal
2010 French Open: Editors' Picks
Sports Illustrated Picks
French Open 2010: Draw Preview and Analysis
Nadal has confessed that he’s not the favorite coming into Paris this year. That humble—yet inaccurate self assessment will only further exemplify the salt in the wound of anyone that stands in his way.
Also a great article by Matt Cronin here..
Agassi: Nadal an undeniable favorite at French
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