The Spaniard begins the event as a hot favourite after a fine run on clay coming into the tournament. He won in Monte Carlo and Valencia, and reached the last four in Barcelona and Rome. Despite question marks over his big-match temperament and fitness (he had an arm injury recently), Ferrero remains the player to beat.
TEN-YEAR GRAND SLAM HISTORY
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Australian Open
QF
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2R
3R
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French Open
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RU
SF
SF
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Wimbledon
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2R
3R
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US Open
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3R
3R
4R
1R
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