HOME NEWS RESULTS PLAYERS ... ATP TENNIS VIDEO ROLAND GARROS PARIS June 6, 2003 Another Chance For Ferrero Juan Carlos Ferrero, who was last year's finalist, has another opportunity for Roland Garros glory. I've always wanted to win here. It's one of my dreams, my ambitions," Ferrero said. Juan Carlos Ferrero outlasted a weary Albert Costa Friday to gain a berth in the Roland Garos final for the second consecutive year. Costa, the defending champion, had survived four, five-set matches this year in Paris, but against his compatriot, he fell 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-4. The match was a repeat of last year's Roland Garros final, only with a far different outcome as Ferrero proved why he's considered the most feared player on clay. On Sunday, the 23-year-old Spaniard has an opportunity to claim an honor that he has no intention of letting slip again. He meets Dutchman Martin Verkerk, who has steamrolled through the draw with his booming serve. Verkerk defeated Guillermo Coria in Friday's other semifinal to reach his first Grand Slam final. Ferrero and Verkerk have met once before, last year in Kitzbuehel, with Ferrero winning easily in straight sets. | |
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