The main draw for the Open Gaz de France in France, Paris has been released and Patty Schnyder is seeded 6th for this tournament. In the 1st round Patty will play a Qualifier, In the 2nd round Patty will play either Tatiana Golovin of France or Alize Cornet from France entered as a wildcard. In the quarters Patty might have to face the top seed of the tournament Justine Henin from Belgium, Semis Svetlana Kuznetsova and Finals possibility of Amelie Mauresmo, the French second seed or Nadia Petrova of Russia.

The top 5 seeds playing in this tournament are Justine Henin from Belgium, Amelie Mauresmo from France, Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia, Another russian Nadia Petrova, and Czech teen Nicole Vaidisova. Other notable names in the draw include Russians Dinara Safina and Anna Chakvetadze.

Last year Patty reached the semis and lost to Mary Peirce. Patty has 88 points to defend.

Patty will play her 1st round match on either Monday or Tuesday.

Best of luck to Patty and stay tuned for Patty’s match updates….