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By Jeff Cooper, About.com Guide to Tennis since 1998

Roland Garros 2005 Underway

Monday May 23, 2005
Lindsay Davenport (1), Maria Sharapova (2), Roger Federer (1), and Andy Roddick (2) have the top singles seedings for this year's French Open. Starring in every year's competition at Roland Garros, though, is the red clay, which makes this Grand Slam the favorite among the many fans who enjoy the longer points that the slow clay produces. Try the Court Surfaces Quiz as a warmup for more insightful viewing of this two-week treat.

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