Despite top-10 ATP rankings and consistent excellence, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gaël Monfils, Richard Gasquet, and Gilles Simon never claimed a Grand Slam title, enduring mockery from French media amid Big 3 dominance. A deep dive into a talented generation defined by sky-high expectations and brutal competition.
Mats Wilander says the key to the duel will be mental: "Novak's confidence is back," he warns. But the pressure, he adds, rests on Alcaraz's shoulders.