Questions for Rafa: does Roger Federer have a chance at Roland Garros?

Which do you think is the best way to decide the outcome of five set matches at grand slams - by being two games ahead of your opponent in the fifth set, as is the case at Wimbledon, the French Open and the Australian Open or by winning a fifth set tie-break, as is the case at the US Open?
Niamh Kearney, Ireland

RN: I think the way it is now with a tie-break in the fifth is good. Imagine how many more games and hours I could have played with Verdasco in Melbourne...

When you have kids in the future, would you like them to play tennis and be a tennis star like yourself? If so would you be their coach?
Feng Lu

RN: I would like them to do whatever they want to do, meaning if they decide to become tennis players I will support them. But the most important thing is that it should be their decission. Not sure I will be their coach though...

Did you lose some weight this year (you look a bit slimmer!), and if so, what is the reason for it?
Wendy Pan, China

RN: No, I didn't. But some people has said that to me lately. I am the same weight, believe me. Maybe the sleeveless shirt?

What book are you currently reading?
Anna, Russia

RN: Good question. I wanted to buy one tomorrow! Didn't bring one here.

Do you have any grass courts in Spain? I see beautiful golf courses and well-kept football pitches and it makes me wonder if you have grass courts?
Kathleen

RN: Yes, but not too many. In the end the grass court season is very short and we practice there only those 2 weeks after Roland Garros (or before Wimbledon).

Do you sleep well before an important match?
Gabi, Germany

RN: Yes, normally I do. But I have to admit that before the Wimbledon final last year I had more difficulty than usual going to sleep.

There seems to be an increasingly amount of attention paid to fashion in tennis these days. What's your favourite Nike outfit that you've worn so far in your career?
Julia, London

RN: Actually I like very much the one I will be wearing tomorrow in Roland Garros.

What sort of things in life make you lose your temper?
Elizabeth, London

RN: Bad education of people. Not sure I get to lose my temper but close.

Do you think Roger Federer has a chance to win the French Open this year, since he just won recently at Madrid? Does this pressure you in any way?
Samantha Portillo

RN: Sure he does. I don't think Madrid has anything to do with it since the conditions are completely different due to the altitude and the way the courts were done. But sure he has chances to win.