DOB:12.09.1971 Nationality:Moroccan World Ranking:18 Previous French Open results: 2001 ::second round 2000 ::fourth round 1999 ::second round 1998 ::n/a

One of the longest-serving players on the ATP tour, El Aynaoui has seen it all during his long career.

The 31-year-old led this year's Champions Race in January thanks to a victory in Qatar - his third tour title.

El Aynaoui's style is often to soak up the pressure and then strike at a crucial point in the game.

He hasn't sustained that winning start to 2002, but with two of his three tournament wins coming on clay, he is a threat at Roland Garros.