article_snippet.sent: Roger Federer believes Rafael Nadal is still the favourite for the French Open despite the Spaniard's recent struggles.
article_snippet.sent: But Roger Federer insists that arch-rival Nadal, who has won the title nine times and has only ever lost one match at Roland Garros, is still the man to beat.
article_snippet.sent: Roger Federer said: 'At the Istanbul Open, Rafa for Roger Federer is still the favourite alongside Djokovic who has been playing so well. '
article_snippet.sent: Rafael Nadal is a nine-time champion at Roland Garros and Roger Federer still believes Rafael Nadal is the man to beat .
highlights_snippet.sent: Roger Federer believes Rafael Nadal is still the favourite for Roland Garros .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: But Roger Federer feels that nine-time champion Nadal is still the man to beat .
  