Competitions during French Open 2008

2008 French Open is a part of the French Open event which is officially called Roland Garros. It is the second among the four Grand Slam events which are held round the year. Over the years there has been a shuttle change in the format of the game with slow red clay courts taking the place of the grass surface. This coveted championship is held few weeks prior to the Wimbeldon in England and it is one of the most exciting events. 2006 onwards the game has acquired a new dimension with the equal amount of prize money for the men and women. French Open is regarded as one of the most prestigious sporting events and commands a global audience. It is also considered to be the most physically challenging among the tennis tournaments. There will be a number of Competitions during French Open 2008.

Competitions during French Open 2008 is held over various categories and they can be categorized as men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles and Mixed doubles. Roger Federer defends the men's singles title and Justin Henin defends the women's singles title at the coveted event. In the men's doubles event of the Competitions in French Open 2008Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor are the defending champions and in the women's double event Alicia Molik and Mara Santangelo are in the slot. As has been the case always every level of the competition will be keenly fought with the trophies going to the best among the equals.

French Open 2008
Awards and Prizes at French Open 2008	Competitions during French Open 2008
Events of 2008 French Open	Format of the French Open
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Competitions during French Open 2008 will have a different flavor because the spectators will remain witness to one of the rare sporting achievements if Justin Henin succeeds in defending her title. This will make her the only woman to have won French Open Titles four times consecutively in the open era. Competitions during French Open 2008 Sports will be a challenge to Rafael Nadal because he will equal the record of Bjon Borg in having four wins in a row.

French Open began as a national tournament in the year 1891 and the first event for the women were organized in 1897. In 1925 it became an international event.