This is must-see, TV tennis fans. The first match to watch closely Saturday is a very intriguing pairing as three-time champion Gustavo Kuerten plays Argentinean Gaston Gaudio. Gaudio has been very impressive so far in the clay-court season, amassing a 28-9 record on the surface. Two weeks prior he had a solid win, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, over Kuerten in Rome. It was a second consecutive win on clay for Gaudio over Kuerten -- not a lot of people can add that to their resume.

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These are two guys who both possess sensational one-handed backhands. Kuerten has the bigger first serve of the two, match that up against Gaudio's fast feet and you're in for some good tennis. Gaudio's form has done him well over the past weeks. But my pick is the veteran Kuerten into the second week. Kuerten is going to need to get a high percentage of first serves in and dictate play. He'll need to take it to the smaller Gaudio and get to the net. If he can do that, he should find a way to win. My inside sources tell me I'm crazy. Trust me, it's not a strong pick, but my gut tells me to stick with the past champion. It's matchups like this that make you want to watch.

The other match to watch is going down at the end of the day on Suzanne Lenglen between world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt and Tommy Robredo, the youngest player left in the draw, who just turned 21. Robredo is a member of the infamous Spanish Armada.

Hewitt will need to step up his serve if he wants to do some damage. In his first two matches, he served under 50 percent and averaged more than 10 double faults per match. It's amazing that he even got through the first rounds with those stats. He'll be faced with the Robredo onslaught of a heavy forehand and quickness to boot. If the weather stays warm, this will make a quicker court. Heat just may be the mini-edge that Hewitt will need. It's taking advantage of the mini-edges that sneak Hewitt through sometimes. But don't underestimate this rough young Spaniard on a mission. My pick, Robredo in a huge upset. It's just a hunch, but I haven't liked the way Hewitt has been serving.

Safely through the first week are the two biggest stars Andre Agassi and Serena Williams. Both had dominating performances with Williams winning her third-round match over Barbara Schett, get this double bagel, 6-0, 6-0. And then there was Andre Agassi's equally impressive straight-set victory over Xavier Malisse.

Scraps: Qualifier Victor Hanescu of Romania and Martin Verkerk of The Netherlands are the two tallest left standing, both at a towering 6-foot-6, both bringing some game on the clay. Verkerk earned a very nice third-round win over American Vince Spadea, prompting one to ponder: Maybe big men can do damage on clay.

Sad note: Wayne Ferreira in his third-round match against Rainer Schuettler was down two sets to one, but up 2-3, when he fell hard while running wide and ripped his abductor muscle and had to be carted off on a stretcher. His Slam streak of 50 consecutive appearances will be in major jeopardy as there is little time for recovery between the French and Wimbledon.

The American Boys, as previewed before the tournament, performed extremely poorly. Once again Agassi is the only American male to make the second week. And he is also the oldest player in the draw at 33. You gotta hand it to him.