From correspondents in Paris, France, 07:30 PM IST

No one has to tell Rafael Nadal that he's playing for history as he targets a record fifth consecutive French Open title.

But the Spaniard cannot be worried by the weight of the record books and has come to Paris ready to just concentrate on his tennis in a special ambience.

'It's happy to be here, it's always a pleasure be in this very nice city. Coming back to Roland Garros is a special sensation,' Nadal said.

The champion would be the first to win five trophies in a row. The 22-year-old is the first man since Mats Wilander in 1982, to win Roland Garros on his debut, back in 2005.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)