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French Open 2018: Rafael Nadal favourite, no Andy Murray or Roger Federer, Serena Williams 'can win'

Sharp terracotta clay courts, luscious backdrops with the Eiffel Tower looming in the distance, rows of pristine Parisians wearing Panama hats... unmistakeably the French Open at Roland Garros.

The second Grand Slam of the tennis calendar - and the only major on clay - begins on Sunday.

Spain's 16-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is still the man to beat in Paris, while 23-time major winner Serena Williams is the star attraction in the women's draw.

However, two of the biggest names will not be playing in the French capital - 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and Britain's former world number one Andy Murray.