He's back: Roger Federer will headline opening day at Roland GarrosPARIS - Roger Federer returns to a new look Roland Garros on Sunday after a four-year absence, admitting he'll be an underdog in his attempt to claim a 21st Grand Slam title. The 37-year-old Swiss star is the headline act on opening day, 10 years after his one triumph in Paris and two decades since his tournament debut. Germany's Kerber is looking for a Roland Garros title to complete a career Grand Slam. The centrepiece court of Roland Garros has been demolished and 90% rebuilt since 2018 as part of the 350 million euro refurbishment of the French Open's historic home. Also in action on the first day at Roland Garros are Italian 16th seed Marco Cecchinato who shocked Djokovic in the quarter-finals in 2018.

Source: Bangkok Post May 26, 2019 01:41 UTC