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ANDY MURRAY

Age: 30 years Plays: Righthanded World ranking: 1 Grand Slam titles: 3 (US Open 2012, Wimbledon 2013, 2016) Last 5 French Opens: ‘16-RunnerUp, ‘15-SF, ‘14-SF, ‘13-DNP, ‘12-QF ATP match record in 2017 (won-lost): 16-7 The Scot comes into the French Open battling a dip in form that has seen him fail to reach the quarterfinals in five of the eight tournaments he has played this year. Murray admits he has at times lacked motivation since becoming world number one in November, but with Ivan Lendl back in tow as coach he will be keen to rediscover his touch on clay and make a decent stab at claiming a first title at Roland Garros.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC

Age: 30 years Plays: Righthanded World ranking: 2 Grand Slam titles: 12 (Australian Open 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, French Open 2016, Wimbledon 2011, 2014, 2015, US Open 2011, 2015) Last 5 French Opens: ‘16-Winner, ‘15-RU, ‘14-RU, ‘13-SF, ‘12-RU ATP match record in 2017 (won-lost): 20-6 Recent results indicate the defending champion is returning to his best after a long dip in form caused by injuries and a lack of confidence. The presence of Andre Agassi on the sidelines as his coach has fuelled the mood of optimism around the Serb, who reached the quarterfinals in Monte Carlo, the semifinals in Madrid, and the final of the Italian Open in the build-up to Roland Garros.

STAN WAWRINKA

Age: 32 years Plays: Righthanded World ranking: 3 Grand Slam titles: 3 (Australian Open 2014, French Open 2015, US Open 2016) Last 5 French Opens: ‘16-SF, ‘15-W, ‘14-1st, 13-QF, ‘12-4th ATP match record in 2017 (won-lost): 16-8 The three-time Grand Slam champion is vying for a second French Open triumph in three years, after winning in 2015. Wawrinka is not an obvious favourite this year but, at 32, the wily Swiss is one of the best clay court players on the tour, winning a title a year on the surface since 2013. Rivals can take some comfort from his indifferent clay-court form this year, with early exits in Madrid, Monte Carlo and Rome.