He still hasn’t won in Roland Garros but that hasn’t stopped world No.1 Roger Federer from reaching another grand slam semifinal. Yesterday in Paris, the Swiss Maestro cameback from a set down to beat Fernando Gonzalez 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 in the French Open men’s quarterfinal to setup a semifinal against Frenchman Gael Monfils.

It’s unusual whenever Federer drops a first set. Something he’s done twice during this tournament as he again attempts to complete a career grand slam. However, what can be overlooked is his feistiness and willingness to compete. Rarely will you see Roger fade out of a match which is why it was so shocking that he lost in straight sets to eventual Australian Open champ Novak Djokovic back in January. Though all three were close.

For the 21 year-old Serbian, he’ll try to unseat three-time defending champion and king of clay Rafael Nadal in one semi tomorrow while Federer attempts to advance to a third straight French Open final against surprising Frenchman Monfils, who ousted fifth seeded Spaniard David Ferrer 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-1.

Not only will Nadal’s perfect French Open record be on the line but the No.2 ranking as well when he plays No.3 Djokovic. A year ago, they met and Nadal worked the Serb hard forcing him to retire due to injury. Don’t expect a repeat. It should be a high quality match. Something the just turned 22 year-old Nadal hasn’t come close to seeing destroying opponents including fellow 19th seeded Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 for an early birthday present.

Nadal will be the favorite but it should turn out to be an excellent match. Federer undoubtedly is expected to beat Monfils but the first Frenchman to make the semis in seven years will have the support of his countrymen.

On the women’s side, the Final Four are set with an all-Serbian battle probably for the No.1 ranking at stake when Jelena Jankovic battles Ana Ivanovic later today. The second semi features an all-Russian battle when Svetlana Kuznetsova takes on first time slam semifinalist Dinara Safina.

Safina fought off match points before coming back to stun countrywoman Elena Dementieva 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-0. She’s had a great tournament also saving match points against Maria Sharapova before prevailing in three. Can the younger sister of Marat Safin victimize a third straight player from her country to reach the final? We’ll see.

The picks are Jankovic and Kuznetsova. We’ll find out who prevails later today.