Luxilon on Tour

© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Roger Federer (Switzerland)
© Manuela Davies - doubleXposure.com


Andreas Beck (Germany)
© Manuela Davies - doubleXposure.com

© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Potito Starace (Italy)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Iveta Benesova (Czech Republic)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Nicolas Massu (Chile)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Nicolas Kiefer (Germany)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

© Manuela Davies - doubleXposure.com

Anne Keothavong (UK)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Marcos Daniel (Brasil)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Lucie Safarova (Czech Republic)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Roger Federer (Switzerland)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Pablo Andujar (Spain)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Nicolas Kiefer (Germany)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

We will be bringing you images from the main draw of the French Open featuring Luxilon players.

Here’s day one:

© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Mathilde Johansson (France)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Daniel Brands (Germany)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Julia Goerges (Germany)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Iveta Benesova (Czech Republic)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Nicolas Almagro (Spain)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Sera Errani (Italy)
© Manuela Davies - doubleXposure.com

The Qualification draw is complete!

224 of the world’s top players just outside the top 100 have battled for a place in the main draw of the event. But this is not a side-show at Roland Garros! Competition is fierce and, unlike most other venues, the crowds here are large and vocal for this event. French fans are knowledgeable and they do not hesitate to cheer or jeer as their mood and the performance of the players sways them. Here are some pictures of Luxilon-sponsored players in action during the event:

Amer Delic (USA)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Selima Sfar (Tunisia)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Arantxa Rus (Netherlands)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Pablo Cuevas (Uruguay)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Zuzana Ondraskova (Czech Republic)
© Manuela Davies - doubleXposure.com

Katie O’Brien (UK)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Stefanie Voegele (Switzerland)
© Manuela Davies - doubleXposure.com

Lukasz Kubot (Poland)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

Lukasz Kubot (Poland)
© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

The joy of success for the 28 qualifiers is more than matched by the disappointment of the 196 losers who will be heading home. It’s a tough four days and three rounds for all concerned. Those who make it through to the first round of the main draw will be facing significant odds - more experienced, higher ranked and fresh competitors. But for now, they can relax and recuperate and hone their skills and mental abilities for the stiff challenge ahead.

© Jeff Davies - doubleXposure.com

While all the desperate qualifier’s were battling on outside courts, Roger Federer enjoyed a peaceful practice session on the main court of the event - Philippe Chatrier - only open to the media to protect the great man’s privacy. Roger appeared very relaxed and ‘chatty’ as he hit with Spain’s Juan-Carlos Ferrero, no doubt feeling good after a win over his arch-rival, Rafa Nadal, at the Mutua Madrilena tournament in Madrid last week.