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20 Celebrities Likely to Be Spotted at the 2011 French Open

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: French Soccer Player Thierry Henry (L) and Andrea Rajacic (R) attend day ten of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New
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Some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment and beyond will descend on Paris for two weeks beginning on May 29 as the French Open commences at Roland Garros. Even without the Williams sisters, plenty of star power should be on to see if Tennis' biggest stars will continue to dominate, or if another Francesca Schiavone or Samantha Stosur can emerge from the field to make an amazing run to the championship. 

Jay-Z and Beyonce

PARIS - JUNE 06: Recording artists Jay-Z and Beyonce attend the men's singles final match between Rafael Nadal of Spain and Robin Soderling of Sweden on day fifteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June 6, 2010 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian F
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Jay-Z and Beyonce seem to be globetrotting tennis fans. They have been spotted at both the U.S. and French Opens.

Jennifer Aniston Enjoying the Sun and Some Tennis

PARIS - JUNE 11: Actress Jennifer Aniston attends the men's singles final between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Rafael Nadal of Spain during the French Open at Roland Garros on June 11, 2006 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
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Jennifer Aniston seems to be enjoying the sun more than focusing on the play on the court.

Laurent Blanc

TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 15: Head coach Laurent Blanc of Bordeaux looks on during the UEFA Champions League Group A match between Juventus FC and FC Girondins de Bordeaux at the Olympic Stadium on September 15, 2009 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Vi
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The French National team coach and first player to ever score a golden goal in the World Cup loves to watch his fellow countrymen compete at Roland Garros. 

Theirry Henry

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: French Soccer Player Thierry Henry (R) attends day ten of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 8, 2010 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by
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French soccer legend Theirry Henry has been spotted frequently enjoying the action at Roland Garros.  

Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Rachel Bilson (L) and Hayden Christensen watch the men's semifinals during day fourteen of the 2009 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens bo
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Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen were spotted in Paris in 2009 at the French Open. Will the on-again off-again couple make their way to Paris this year?

Salma Hayek

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 22: Film actress Salma Hayek sits courtside during the NBA game between the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on November 22, 2002 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 86-73. NOTE TO USER: User expr
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Salma Hayek seems to be a big sports fan. She has been spotted at Lakers and Knicks games in the States. Last year, she attended the French Open with her billionaire husband François-Henri Pinault.

Brooklyn Decker

PARIS - MAY 29: Girlfriend of Andy Roddick of the United States model Brooklyn Decker watches the men's singles third round match between Andy Roddick of the United States and Teimuraz Gabashvili of Russia on day seven of the French Open at Roland Garros
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In the tennis world, Brooklyn Decker is best known as the wife of Andy Roddick.  She has made a name for herself as a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model. 

Tony Parker

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 05: Tony Parker #9 and head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on April 5, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/
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San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker has been spotted at the French Open the last few years with ex-wife Eva Longoria. Will the native Frenchman return home to watch the action this season with a new woman by his side?

Bollywood Star Aishwarya Rai

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 26: Bollywood Actress Aishwarya Rai is carryed out into the arena during the Closing Ceremony for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games at the Melbourne Cricket Ground March 26, 2006 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kristi
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Aishwarya Rai has often been referred to as the world's most beautiful woman. She is one of Bollywood's biggest stars, and was once the subject of a 60 Minutes piece. She was spotted at the 2010 Women's Final between Samantha Stosur and Francesca Schiavone. 

Bill Gates

PARIS - JUNE 06: Bill Gates the chairman of the Microsoft Corporation watches the action during the Women's Singles Final match between Dinara Safina of Russia and Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia on day fourteen of the French Open at Roland Garros on June
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Bill Gates hasn't invested in a professional sports team like colleague Paul Allen, but he has taken time out of a busy schedule to enjoy world class tennis at Roland Garros.

Taig Khris

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 05: Taig Khris during the Laureus Sandboarding Experience as part of the 2011 Laureus World Sports Awards in the Liwa Desert, Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter) on February 5, 2011 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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X-Games incline skating sensation Taig Khris took in the 2010 French Open in his native land. Khris is best known for breaking the world record for the highest roller skate jump. He dropped 131 feet from the first story of the Eiffel Tower onto a vert ramp in 2010.  

Grace Jones

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: (L-R) Track and Field Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Lewis and actor Grace Jones attend the men's singles match between Rafael Nadal and Feliciano Lopez of Spain during day nine of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King Nati
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'80s pop star and actress Grace Jones seems to have morphed into a globetrotting tennis fan. She was spotted watching the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadow with Carl Lewis and also attended the French at Roland Garros last spring.

Stacey Gardner

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 08: Stacey Gardner, the wife of tennis player Mardy Fish, attends the match men's first round match between Mardy Fish of USA and Somdev Devvarman of India on Day 2 of the the AEGON Championships at Queen's Club on June 8, 2010 in
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Andy Roddick isn't the only ATP player with a hot and successful wife. Gardner is an attorney and model. She was once a briefcase girl on Deal or No Deal. 

Adriana Karembeu

16 Jun 2000: Adriana Karembeu (Wife of French star Christian Karembeu) during the European Championship Group Stage match between France and the Czech Republic at the Jan Breydel Stadium, Brugge, Belgium. France won 2-1. \ Mandatory Credit: Graham Chadwi
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Karembeu is a Slovak model that was married to French Soccer star Christian Karembeu before splitting this year.

Michelle Yeoh

HONG KONG, CHINA - APRIL 23: Irridescence jockey Weichong Marwing receives the trophy from Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh after winning the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Shatin Racecourse April 23, 2006 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by MN Cha
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Action star Michelle Yeoh has been frequently spotted at sporting events. She took in the French Open last year with Jean Todt, the former Executive Director of Scuderi Ferrari. SF is Ferrari's racing team (constructor). 

Ilie Nastase

WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Ilie Nastase (3R), Bjorn Borg (2R) and wife his Patricia (R) look on from Centre Court on Day Eleven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2009 in London, Engla
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Tennis' original nasty boy took in the action at Roland Garros in 2010.

Queen Sofia of Spain

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 11: Spain´s goalkeeper Iker Casillas (L-R), Spanish Queen Sofia and tennis player Rafa Nadal celebrates the victory in the Spanish dressing room after Spanish football tam won the 2010 FIFA World Cup at Soccer City Stadiu
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Queen Sofia loves to make the trip to France to see clay's most dominant player Rafa Nadal.

Anna Wintour and Mirka Federer

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Anna Wintour and Mirka Federer look on as Robin Soderling of Sweden plays against Roger Federer of Switzerland during their men's singles quarterfinal match on day ten of the 2010 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King Nati
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Anna Wintour has been considered a good luck charm for Roger Federer. She has been spotted in both Paris and New York with Federer's wife Mirka cheering him on. 

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