French Open 2008 Preview

Can Rafael Nadal win his fourth straight at Roland Garros? Who will step up now that Justine Henin is gone? We got the preview!

Men's Preview

Rafael Nadal and the French Open go together like peaches and cream or burgers and fries. Nadal has completely dominated the event winning the last three men's singles at Roland Garros. Since 2005, he has won 108 out of 110 matches on those famous red clay courts. He has a chance to tie Bjorn Borg's record for most consecutive wins with four (1978-1981). Despite his record at the Open, Nadal will still have to get past top ranked Roger Federer. You know Federer has been circling this date on his calendar all year in hopes to earn his first French Open title and dethrone his biggest rival.

Another candidate to win the French Open is Novak Djokovic. The Serb-sensation has let it be known that he hopes to have a number one ranking by the end of the year, and a French Open win will definitely help him. On the other hand, Andy Roddick will miss this year's tournament due to an injury. Other names in the mix include David Ferrer, Nikolay Davydenko and David Nalbandian.

Women's Preview

With the sudden retirement of Justine Henin and Lindsay Davenport out with a shoulder injury, the women's field is wide open this year. It looks like it will be a three-way race between Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic and Serena Williams. Sherapova had a strong showing at last year's tournament where she reached the semi-finals despite a shoulder injury. She also won the Australian Open back in January. Ivanovic figures to be a major player considering she reached the French Open finals a year ago and she won the Indian Wells Tournament recently. Serena Williams, on the other hand, has won the French Open in the past and is riding a little bit of a hot streak - she won 18 of her last 19 matches. Other women that have a chance in this tournament are Svetlana Kuznetsova, Jelena Jankovich and Venus Williams.

Kidzworld's Predictions

Kidzworld predicts that Roger Federer will finally dethrone Nadal and Serena Williams will capture the women's title!

The French Open starts on May 25 and ends on June 8. For more information on the event visit www.rolandgarros.com.

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