French Open review: Men's Singles report card

David Ferrer

Grade A: The Spaniard, who had to go through a record number of games before becoming a Grand Slam finalist, would be disappointed at the result of the final contested witg his friend and compatriot Rafael Nadal. He had luck on his side but it took a mammoth effort to reach the finals without losing a set and the semi-final against Tsonga saw him use his pace and movement to stunning effect. Battling against the crowd favorite, Ferrer brought his best, countering the big Frenchman’s powerful first serve with sharp returns and aggressive second serve returns. Inspite of his defeat, his performance at the French Open means that he will finish above Rafael Nadal in the rankings.