The results of the second Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year at the 2009 French Open matter in different ways for each of the top eight women.  So what’s at stake for each of the players?

Dinara Safina – She’s reached three finals, winning two since becoming Number One in April, now she needs a Grand Slam title to silence her critics…

Serena Williams – She’s struggled since winning the 2009 Australian Open and needs to rebound soon to stake a legitimate claim on the Number One ranking for 2009

Venus Williams – She’s definitely playing well enough to win another Grand Slam title, but can she win her first on clay at Roland Garros?

Elena Dementieva – She started off the year strongly, but has not played as well recently… still she’s a threat to win her first Grand Slam title having already reached the French Open final in the past…

Jelena Jankovic – Winning her first Grand Slam title at the 2009 French Open would do wonders for her...

Vera Zvonareva – Has her ankle injury healed enough to allow her to challenge for the title?

Svetlana Kuznetsova – She’s finally found her form again during the clay court season, but can she win “the big one”…again?

Ana Ivanovic – Struggling with injuries and her form since winning at Roland Garros a year ago… it will be a “big ask” for her to defend the title, but a win would turn around both her year and her career!