Tennis: Erakovic set for French Open appearance

Marina Erakovic. Photo / Steven McNicholl

A chance for Marina Erakovic to re-ignite her tennis career at the French Open tonight.

Having clawed back up to 167th in the world rankings, Erakovic has hit form on clay and takes on Dutch player Arantxa Rus in the opening round.

Erakovic knows what she's in for, having trained with Rus in The Netherlands.

She says Rus hits hard but if she plays well, she can win.

Also overnight, world number one Rafael Nadal kicks off his bid for back-to-back titles against American John Isner.

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