Costa aims to reign on Spanish parade

Albert Costa knows he will have to be at his swashbuckling best tomorrow if he is to defeat compatriot Juan Carlos Ferrero in the French Open final and lift the coveted Musketeers Cup for the first time in his career.

This year’s battle for the men’s French Open title on the clay of Roland Garros has been turned into something of a Spanish party with defending champion Gustavo Kuerten of Brazil ousted - by Costa - along with all the top seeds.