David Ferrer, Runner Up in Monte Carlo, Definitely A Contender for the French Open Crown

I know it's still very early in the clay court season, but this early, David Ferrer (ESP) (#6) is already sending signals to everyone that he is definitely in that top list of 3 to 4 contenders for the French Open crown of 2011.  He reaches the finals in Monte Carlo, only to lose to compatriot Rafael Nadal.  This was his path to the finals -

F - lost to Rafael Nadal (ESP) 46 57
SF - Jurgen Melzer (AUT) (#9) 63 62
QF - Viktor Troicki (SRB) (#16) 63 63
3R - Milos Raonic (CAN) (#34) 61 63
2R - Feliciano Lopez (ESP) (#43) 62 60
1R - Bye