Intro:

Martin Kaymer shares a three-way tie for the French Open second round lead with Ryder Cup team-mate Victor Dubuisson and first round joint-leader Rafael Cabrera-Bello.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English): Martin Kaymer, joint second-round leader:  (on being in joint lead at halfway stage)

"Very excited, it's been a few months since I have been in the last group in a tournament. Obviously I enjoy the golf course, I had good success on the course, the crowds are really behind me. Playing with Victor (Dubuisson) for the last couple of days was good fun. Obviously a lot of people were following our group so I think it's going to be an exciting weekend."

SOUNDBITE (English): Victor Dubuisson, joint second-round leader: (on playing partner and Ryder Cup team-mate Martin Kaymer)

"Yes, we had two great rounds, today and yesterday, playing together you know it's always better when you play with someone you know because you can chat a little bit on the course."

SOUNDBITE (English): Victor Dubuisson, joint second-round leader:

"I am excited, I will now go to work on a few things in my game and hope to be ready for tomorrow."

SOUNDBITE (English): Rafael Cabrera-Bello, joint second-round leader:

"Obviously very pleased having shot both of them (rounds) under par. Conditions have been tricky, it was very hot yesterday, the course is drying up today as well, and a little bit of wind to make us think a little extra. This course really doesn't give you a break so very pleased with my scoring, yes."