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 | Djokovic to meet Federer in the semifinals at Roland Garros20-05-2011 |
No. 1-seeded and five-time champion Rafael Nadal will face John Isnar (U.S.) in the first round of Open tennis in France. The Spaniard, who won the title in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010, is part of the scheme with Andy Murray.
In the other half for Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, who can meet in the semifinals.
On a possible quarterfinal rival Rafael Nadal, who has 38 wins and only 1 loss at Roland Garros may be No. 5-seeded Robin Soderling (Sweden). Nadal lost to Soderling in the fourth round in 2009.
Among other possible pairs are Quarterfinal No. 2 in the world Novak Djokovic (Serbia), which has a series of 37 consecutive victories this season against No. 6 Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic).
In the first round will play Novak Djokovic with Timo de Bakker (Netherlands). Former world No 1 and winner of 16 Grand Slam titles Roger Federer (Switzerland) in the quarterfinals to play with No. 7 David Ferrer (Spain) and in the first round match another Spaniard - Feliciano Lopez.
No. 4-seeded Andy Murray (Britain) will start the tournament against a qualifier.
In women champion last year and No. 5-seeded Francesca Skiavone (Italy) will start defense of the trophy against American Melanie Odin.
The quarterfinals Skiavone may face No. 3 Vera Zvonareva (Russia).
World No. 1 Caroline Voznyatski (Denmark) will play in the first round with 40-year-old Japanese Kimiko also Chairman-Krum.
The quarterfinals Voznyatski may face last year's finalist Samantha Stosur (Australia).
Number 2 scheme and fourfold champion Kim Clijsters (Belgium), which will participate at Roland Gaaxis for the first time since 2006, would be rival in the first round number 100 in the world Anastasiya Yakimova (Belarus).
But Clijsters in the quarterfinals to face former No. 1 Maria Sharapova (Russia).
The fourth pair is a possible quarterfinal # 4 Victoria Azarenka (Belarus) and sixth placed Na Li (China).