18. Tatiana Panova

DOB: 13.8.1976 Nationality: Russian World Ranking: 21 Previous French Open results: 2001 :: second round 2000 :: first round 1999 :: first round 1998 :: second round

The Moscovite has yet to win a WTA Tour event, instead clinching titles in the less highly regarded ITF events.

She remains a consistent performer, creeping up the world rankings from 814th in 1993 to be among the women's seeds.

An aggressive and powerful player, she lacks a little of the finesse of the players around her.

Is unlikely to pose a massive threat to the title contenders in Paris.