DOB: 29.4.1970 Nationality: American World Ranking: 4 Previous French Open results: 2001 :: quarter-final 2000 :: second round 1999 :: winner 1998 :: first round

Arguably the finest returner of the ball the game has ever seen, the 32-year-old still remains in tennis' global elite.

On current form, few would bet against him - he won 24 of his opening 27 matches of the season, sealing titles in Scottsdale, Miami and Rome in the process.

Almost always plays from the back of the court, taking the ball early and snapping it back at his opponents across the net.

He has endured mixed success in France, his maiden win in 1999 coming nine years after he first reached the final.