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Roger Federer aims for 19th Grand Slam at Roland Garros

By Harry Floyd

Mar 31, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Roger Federer of Switzerland waves to the crowd after winning match point against Nick Kyrgios of Australia (not pictured) during a men's singles semi-final in the 2017 Miami Open at Brandon Park Tennis Center. Federer won 7-6(9), 6-7(9), 7-6(5). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Roger Federer of Switzerland waves to the crowd after winning match point against Nick Kyrgios of Australia (not pictured) during a men's singles semi-final in the 2017 Miami Open at Brandon Park Tennis Center. Federer won 7-6(9), 6-7(9), 7-6(5). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Roger Federer is now an eighteen-time Grand Slam singles winner. The 2017 Australian Open champion says that he intends to play the French Open.

Roger Federer is the current world No. 4.

The Swiss tennis star is arguably the greatest player to ever play the sport. After notching his eighteenth Grand Slam singles title earlier this year, he now eyes the 2017 French Open.

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Federer has said that he intends to play at Roland Garros.

His only title at the French Open came in 2009. While Rafael Nadal is a nine-time winner at the Grand Slam and clear favorite, Federer has a strong chance at victory.

The 35-year-old tennis star is shocking the sport by continuing to play at the highest level.

With three titles, including one Grand Slam, on the year, Federer is poised to remain in contention all year long. Along with his win at Melbourne Park, the Swiss star also won in both Miami and Indian Wells.

In the meantime, top players Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have struggled to find consistent success in 2017. Federer and Nadal are surging. There is no doubt that the eighteen-time Grand Slam champion has unparalleled experience on tour. Despite his minimal success historically at Roland Garros, he cannot be counted out this year.

Look for Roger Federer to be a favorite in any tournament he plays in throughout 2017. The Swiss tennis superstar is excited for the French Open. He will seek his nineteenth Grand Slam singles title at Roland Garros less than one month from now.

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