21.   Williams, who has not advanced past the quarterfinals in five previous tries at Roland Garros, hopes to gain more recognition this year.

22.   Washington, also in his first Grand Slam final, had never been past the second round here in six previous tries.

23.   Weir never has played well in his national open, having missed the cut in his previous seven tries.

24.   The right to host the Games has been a long time coming for Salt Lake, where four previous tries have failed.