Feats of Clay

How the last seven champions have fared the year before winning theFrench Open:

Andre Agassi Lost in first round in 1998, won in 1999

Carlos Moya Lost in second round in 1997, won in 1998

Gustavo Kuerten Lost in first round in 1996, won in 1997

Yevgeny Kafelnikov Lost in semifinals in 1995, won in 1996

Thomas Muster Lost in third round in 1994, won in 1995

Sergi Bruguera Won title in 1993, won in 1994

Sergi Bruguera Lost in first round in 1992, won in 1993

Source: World Features Syndicate