VIDEO : Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal Chase History At The French Open

But who are the favorites and what can we expect from the only grand slam on red dirt? Will Williams return from maternity leave to claim a 24th grand slam and can Rafael Nadal win an unprecedented 11th French Open crown? Serena Williams is the most successful female player of the open era, but with a ranking of 453 in the world, she will not be seeded on her return to grand slam tennis. Set to play at a major for the first time since giving birth to her daughter in September, three-time French Open champion Williams will face some top-ranked players in the early rounds in Paris.