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By Nicole Bartnik | June 2, 2012 1:54 AM IST

French Open 2012: Five Greatest Clay-Court Tennis Players

With the French Open well underway in Paris, Rafael Nadal will attempt to make history by winning a record seventh French Open titles. Should Nadal win at Roland Garros he will solidify his position as the greatest male clay court player of all time.

Rafael Nadal's one and only defeat at Roland Garros came at the fourth round stage in 2009 to Robin Soderling, but it would be a major surprise if Juan Moncao pulled off the same feat on Monday.

While Nadal may be the undisputed "King of Clay" of this generation, many have dominated on the surface before him.

Here is a look at the five greatest male clay court players of all time.

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