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.
Italy won the Davis Cup for the third time in a row in Bologna last week. Captain Filippo Volandri commented on the latest victory achieved against Spain.
Now a three-time defending Davis Cup champion, Italy has consolidated its first place in the team rankings. A quarterfinalist and present in the Final 8 for the first time since the competition's reform, France is in the top 10.