Men's singles contenders

Reigning champion Gustavo Kuerten will be aiming to successfully defend his French Open title

Australian Open champion Andre Agassi is in good shape for Roland Garros

Last year's beaten finalist Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain will be looking to go that one stage further

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras is still looking to capture the elusive French Open title

World number two Marat Safin of Russia will want to impress the French crowds with his powerful play

Lleyton Hewitt of Australia has proved time and again he is the man for the big occasion

Magnus Norman will put the disappointment of losing last year's final firmly out of his memory

Carlos Moya will be hoping to recapture the form that helped him claim the title in 1998