Picture Essay; 2007 French Open

Paris, France, May 30 2007: Roger Federer's face stares out from between two Metro trains at Porte D'Autueil, the Metro station for Roland Garros. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Paris, France, May 30 2007: A spectator uses a seat cushion as a makeshift umbrella during a rain break. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Paris, France, May 29 2007: A young line judge prepares to go on court. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Paris, France, May 29 2007: A groundsman sweeps the lines clear of clay between sets. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Paris, France, May 30 2007: Marcos Baghdatis plays a forehand in his first round match. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Paris, France, May 30 2007: Maria Sharapova dusts off her shoes during a match. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Paris, France, May 30 2007: A ballboy waits to serve a player. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Paris, France, May 29 2007: Richard Gasquet returns serve to Nicolas Mahut in their all-French first round match. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Paris, France, May 29 2007: A spectator gets a view of Gasquet versus Mahut through his camera. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Paris, France, May 29 2007: Gael Monfils takes a breather after a point. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian