One of the game’s most dynamic, powerful and elegant players is ready to return to Paris and rekindle the fond memories of her 2008 tournament victory.

What better player to launch an inspirational tennis product campaign in France…. Jo Tsonga, the charismatic and highest ranked Frenchman (#10) leads this years Roland Garros Campaign, “LA PUISSANCE ULTIME” campaign, which focuses on the Barricade VI launch and the power and stability the shoes gives the wearer. All French eyes will follow Jo as he brings his power, passion and athleticism to the second Slam of the year.

As a tribute to both the FIFA 2010 World Cup and to each player’s own national team’s participation, over a dozen adidas players will play their 1st round match at Roland Garros in tailor-made jersey’s combining the World Cup theme with tennis functionality. The players focus will be on-court, but once the football matches begin, they will all follow the football as will the rest of the world.

Rising Junior star Tiago Fernandes; the first Brazilian to win a Junior Grand Slam at this year’s Australian Open, brings his dynamic all-court game to the city of romance in search of a second consecutive Slam victory . It’s been 6 years since a player won the first 2 Junior Slams of the year and taming the challenging clay of Roland Garros will take all his talent and determination.

This May sees the undisputed Queen of Clay Justine Henin return to the crushed brick courts of Roland Garros seeking a 5th title after 15 months away from the tour. Having started the year in sensational fashion in Australia, Justine now turns her attention to the Slam she made her own with victories in 2003/2005/2006/2007 and 2010 sees her wear the all new Barricade VI, the latest edition of the Barricade legend.