Roger Federer makes it a point not to participate in draw ceremonies. But as defending champion of the French Open -- a first in his illustrious career -- he had no choice, as it is tradition for the previous year's winners to return and draw names from the famous silver trophies.
Arriving at Roland Garros this year “felt different because I have so many great memories from this court now, whereas in the past, I mean, I played good matches, but I couldn’t come back and think, ‘This is where I’ve had my most emotional wins in my career.’ I didn’t. They were all at Wimbledon or U.S. Open or other places,” Federer said Friday.
Some are saying Fed's streak of Grand Slam semifinals could be in serious jeopardy because of his "tough draw." But having looked at it myself, I think it could have been much worse. And with nothing left to prove, it could make winning matches in Paris that much easier.
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