punter57,

I agree with you 100% about looking for the value overall.

My initial query on other genuine chances related solely to THIS French Open.
I happened to be on Gaston Gaudio last year at 66/1 as well as Federer, Coria and Canas.

This years field looked at little weak outside the Top 3. I give Ferrer, Gaudio, Canas and Safin ROUGH chances this year but don't expect the eventual winner to come from outside the Top 3. This year just had a "favourites" look about it but upsets do occur.