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Article: FRENCH OPEN: A glance at the Grand Slam tournament at Roland Garros

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May 22, 2008
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A look at the French Open at Roland Garros:

Schedule: The tournament begins Sunday and lasts 15 days. The women's singles final is June 7, the men's singles final is June 8.

2007 Men's Singles Champion: Rafael Nadal of Spain, who will be trying to join Bjorn Borg (1978-81) as the only men to win four consecutive French Open titles.

2007 Women's Singles Champion: Justine Henin of Belgium, who recently announced her retirement and will not compete. She won the past three French Open championships.

No. 1-Ranked Man: Roger Federer of ...

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