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Ahead of the French Open, we asked Sky Sports expert Barry Cowan to answer five key questions about this years tournament at Roland Garros. World No 1 Novak Djokovic resumes his pursuit for that elusive first Grand Slam title as part of a fiercely competitive draw in Paris, including Britains Andy Murray, nine-time winner Rafael Nadal, and defending champion Stan Wawrinka.Barry Cowan answers the big talking points... Murrays Roland Garros record A look at how the British number one has fared in Paris Will Andy Murray be happy with the draw?The key was always going to be where Rafa was. Its great news for Andy that Rafa will not be in his side of the draw, but I think its also great news for Djokovic that Nadal will be in his side. Meeting Rafa before the final would work out in his favour, I believe.The rankings dont lie. Andy is the second best player in the world at the moment and hes shown that with his performances on the clay in the past few weeks.Wawrinka is an unknown quantity. We didnt know which Wawrinka would turn up last year - he was in no form going in - and look what happened. I think Rogers days of winning the French are gone. Its a real pity that his run of Grand Slam appearances should end due to injury, but it was going to end at some stage. French Open draw details Stepanek first for Murray Can Murray take positives from recent wins over Djokovic and Nadal?Yes, absolutely. He can obviously draw confidence from last weeks win over Novak in Rome, but could also take huge positives from the way he played Novak in Madrid and Rafa in Monte Carlo. He has consistently played great tennis, but hes going into the French Open having never made the final. It would be an all-new experience, but hes been able to pass new experiences throughout his career. Why not this time? Highlights from the Rome Masters Final as Andy Murray faced Novak Djokovic in a repeat of the Madrid Open final a week earlier Will Novak Djokovic end his wait for a French Open title? Djokovics Missing Major Can Novak finally win at Roland Garros? Yes, it think he can do. Hes a better player than he was last year, but theres more mental baggage than last year. He had to experience that final defeat to Wawrinka when he was the best player in the world and wasnt able to win it. No matter what sport it is, whenever you go in as favourite and dont get over the finish line, it can get harder.I think its good that he plays Rafa before the final. Playing Rafa in the semis, its playing Rafa with their recent head-to-head record. Playing Rafa in the final, all of a sudden it becomes a huge monster, because youre playing against a guy who has won it nine times and Novak has never won it. Djokovic has yet to win the French OPen title Can Nadal win the tournament for a 10th time? Nadals La Decima Rafa in form as he seeks another French crown You can never overlook a guy who has won it nine times. Hes playing great. I thought that quarter-final against Djokovic in Rome was amazing quality, it was phenomenal. The only difference between the two was Djokovic having won so many big titles in recent years, whereas Rafa hasnt really.His last few appearances at Grand Slam havent been great, so hell be looking to put the record straight on that. But hes in as good shape as hes been in a long time.The weather also could be key as if its quick in the second week, then that will definitely help him.Who could emerge as a surprise contender? Nick Kyrgios is one of the names who could surprise the big guns Two weeks ago, I would have said Dominic Thiem. He defeated Roger Federer and looked set to make a breakthrough at the Rome Masters, but the occasion got to him in the quarter-final and he was beaten easily by Kei Nishikori. Ive got no doubt that he will be a player who reaches the latter stages of a major tournament in the future. There is also Nick Kygrios of course. You cannot rule this guy out and he could break through and win a slam at some stage. Im not going to say its going to be these two weeks, but hes a player who can beat anyone on any given day. Outsiders assessed The surprise names to keep in mind Also See: Mens first round draw details Womens first round draw Djokovics missing major Nadals La Decima Angels Jerseys 2019 . Robredo, ranked No. 16, bounced back from an upset loss to Leonardo Mayer in the second round of the Royal Guard Open in Chile last week to down Carreno Busta in 1 hour, 25 minutes. On a day filled mostly with qualifying matches, fifth-seeded Marcel Granollers of Spain also entered the second with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 win over Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia, while Guido Pella of Argentina defeated Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain 7-6 (6), 6-4 to advance. Angels Jerseys 2020 . -- The St. Johns IceCaps weathered a wild first period with the help of goaltender Jussi Olkinuora, before finding offensive inroads in the second. https://www.cheapangels.com/ . Fellow centre Pavel Datsyuk remains out because of a concussion. Zetterberg has 11 goals and 19 assists for a team-high 30 points, and Datsyuk has a team-high 12 goals and 11 assists. Los Angeles Angels Gear . Halladay signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday that allowed the veteran right-hander to retire as a member of team with which he broke into the majors and spent the bulk of his distinguished 16-year career. Custom Los Angeles Angels Jerseys . - The Oakland Raiders re-signed offensive lineman Khalif Barnes on Friday.Leicester require at least a draw at home to Club Brugge on Tuesday to guarantee a place in the Champions League knock-out round. The Premier League champions will top the group with one game to spare if they win and Porto fail to beat Copenhagen. Sky Sports Black Friday sale Upgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price! However, victories for both Leicester and Porto would mean top spot is decided when the two sides meet in Portugal on December 7. Leicesters exploits in Europe has defied their Premier League form, but boss Claudio Ranieri has dismissed suggestions the Foxes have been distracted by the Champions League.Saturcdays 2-1 defeat at Watford left Leicester two points above the relegation zone and they have lost twice as many games, six, as they did during last seasons shock triumph. Ranieri says he is not looking over his shoulder with Leicester 14th in the Premier League I dont think its a distraction. Its enjoyment. I dont see the difference, said Ranieri.If you see the match against Watford and the match against Copenhagen or Brugge or Porto, its the same. The difference is in the Champions League matches we score, in the other matches no.Our focus is this: try to win tomorrow and then go back into the Premier League and try to improve our table. Watford 2-1 Leicester Team newsLeicesters recordd £30m signing Islam Slimani is out of the match, having suffered a groin injury which also saw him miss Saturdays 2-1 Premier League defeat at Watford.ddddddddddddKasper Schmeichel remains out with the hand he fractured in Leicesters 0-0 draw in Copenhagen earlier this month while Nampalys Mendy and Ben Chilwell (both ankle) are sidelined for Claudio Ranieris side. Kasper Schmeichel is absent for the Foxes, having kept clean sheets in all four CL games this season Opta statsClub Brugge are winless in their last nine games against English clubs in all competitions (D2 L7), failing to keep a clean sheet in any of those games.Club Brugges only previous encounters with English clubs in the European Cup/Champions League both ended in defeat: 0-1 v Liverpool in the 1978 final and 0-3 v Leicester City in this seasons group stages.Leicesters two home games in this seasons Champions League have both ended 1-0, with Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani involved on both goals as goalscorer and assist provider.Leicester are the first team in Champions League history to keep a clean sheet in each of their opening four games. Indeed, Kasper Schmeichel - who broke his hand in the last CL game against Copenhagen - has saved all 11 shots on target he has faced. Claudio Ranieri is still positive despite Leicesters sixth loss of the Premier League campaign on Saturday Leicester could also become the first team since Malaga in 2012/13 to win their group in their first Champions League appearance.Only Rostov have averaged a lower passing accuracy (68%) than Leicester (71%) in this seasons Champions League.Club Brugge have managed just one clean sheet in their last 13 Champions League matches.Club Brugge have scored only three goals in their last 10 Champions League away games.Jamie Vardy has had two shots on target in his first 334 minutes in the Champions League, none of them have found the back of the net. Leicester need just a point to progress to the last 16 Charlies predictionThe great unpredictable Leicester City! They handled the pressure at the end of last season incredibly well but theyve been so disappointing this season.Claudio Ranieri has told everybody the headline maker will be making the last 16 but, while I dont see them getting dragged into a relegation battle, I see the confidence has drained out of them from their domestic form.This is the game, with his pace on the break, where Jamie Vardy has to deliver and show why he deserved the big contract in the summer.The combination isnt the same with Islam Slimani as it was with Shinji Okazaki and Id like to see them go back to the formula for success they found.They won comfortably in Bruges and I do think theyll get over the line here, but it might take one or two late goals for them to do it.Charlie predicts: 2-0 and Okazaki to score first - 20/1 with Sky BetUpgrade to Sky Sports now and get 12 months half price. Hurry, offer ends December 4! ' ' '