French open 2013 Features

Rafael Nadal, still the King of clay

Making his way back this year after an injury lay-off, Rafael Nadal has been on a campaign to get his game back on track. He had said that French Open was his title and many saw his win at Rome Masters as a sign of things to come.

Serena Williams: The powerhouse of women's tennis

Passion on the court has often landed Serena in trouble. It is however the same that has also led Serena Williams to glory, honour and titles galore.

In tennis, Rafa vs Roger is so yesterday

If variety is the spice of life, then we should be sick by now of Rafael Nadal, with his seven titles in eight years at the French Open and another waiting for him in Sunday's final. Perhaps tennis and its only Grand Slam tournament played on clay could do with a change, a new champion.

Age, injury and private heartbreak spur on Tommy Haas

Haas is keeping his achievements in perspective knowing that despite his injury-plagued past, he has little to complain about having once seen his parents battle for their lives following an horrific motorcycle crash.

Mikhail Youzhny's smashed racquet bears the brunt of his defeat

Youzhny boiled over after he slipped a set and 3-0 down to Tommy Haas in the last-16 at Roland Garros with the random act of violence becoming an instant YouTube hit.

French Open 2013: Serena Williams relishes culture clash

Serena Williams believes that coming to Europe, and especially to her favourite city Paris, is helping her to calm down and control her own natural impetuousness.

French Open: Bloodhound David Ferrer ignores title scent

Widely-regarded as currently the best player -- and nicest -- never to have won a Grand Slam, but with the misfortune to be plying his trade in an era dominated by Djokovic, Federer and Nadal, the 31-year-old feels no bitterness.

Oldest swingers in town - Tommy Haas and Tommy Robredo - turn back time

Age hasn't dented either Haas's or Robredo's title-winning capabilities, with the Florida-based German capturing his 14th career trophy on clay in Munich, while Robredo celebrated an 11th title in Casablanca.

Roger Federer becoming "Iron Man" of tennis

Never pulled out with injury. Never sent in a sick note. Never couldn't be bothered. Not only is Federer the most successful male player ever, he's also becoming one of the most durable, the iron man of his, indeed any, generation.

A new generation of American talent announces arrival

Fifteen American women, more than from any other country, were in the French Open, an indication that the development of young players has improved.