OK, preface this with saying that I don't really follow tennis, don't know the rules, but I've been following 2 majors for a while, Roland Garros and Wimbledon........so is anyone following Roger? He (his wife, that is) just had another set of twins, and is on to a better 2014
I like Rafa, too, but Roger's #1
Answer to the question below: Yes.
French Open 2014: Can Roger Federer Challenge Rafael Nadal And Novak Djokovic At Roland Garros?This year has seen the most unpredictable clay-court seasons in recent times. The “King of Clay” Rafael Nadal has lost in quarterfinals of two tournaments he has previously dominated, Novak Djokovic has been hampered by a wrist injury, while the likes of Kei Nishikori and Stan Wawrinka have emerged as credible threats at the business end of tournaments. Can Roger Federer, looking for an 18th Grand Slam title, take advantage to get in the running for a second French Open crown?
After a dismal 2013, this year has seen Federer, with new racquet in hand, return to prominence and end constant speculation over both when the 32-year-old will retire and when he should. After slipping to eighth in the rankings early in the year, Federer is now back up to fourth following a run to the semifinals of the Australian Open and to the final at the Masters Series in Indian Wells.
http://www.ibtimes.com/french-open-2014-can-roger-federer-challenge-rafael-nadal-novak-djokovic-roland-garros-1587246