Women's singles contenders

Defending champion Mary Pierce will be aiming to keep hold of her title for a second successive year

Martina Hingis is desperate to claim her first French Open title

Venus Williams reached the last eight in 2000 - but will be out to do better this time

Home favourite Amelie Mauresmo is in excellent form this year

Australian Open champion Jennifer Capriati: Looking for her second Major of the year

Camera favourite Anna Kournikova is still waiting to capture that elusive first Major

Serena Williams has not endured much success on claycourts - but she is out to change that

Three-time French Open champion Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario is always a threat to the favourites