Women

Strongest: With 7 victories in 9 finals for a total of 13 tournaments, Chris Evert-Lloyd is the indisputable Roland Garros champion, racking up incredible statistics!

Most striking: A recent arrival on the courts, Venus Williams represents the new grace of tennis. Tall and slender, she turns heads wherever she goes. Her play is admirable and her racquet powerful.

Strongest: Her trademark grunt each time she hits the ball has her adversaries quaking in their shoes. Who are we talking about? Three-time winner Monica Seles, of course.

Popular favourite: After her victory in 2000, Mary Pierce lit up the Philippe Chatrier Court (former Centre Court). It takes talent and charisma to conquer the Porte d'Auteuil audience, with its demanding reputation. But once the bond is established, being a Roland Garros audience favourite is tremendously effective, something Mary came to appreciate last year.