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.
Eleven French men and ten French women will attempt to reach the main draw of the Australian Open. Between confirmed hopes and awaited comebacks, the French delegation appears ambitious and determined to shine under the Melbourne sun.
The 2026 season has not yet begun, but the ATP circuit is already heating up: Munich and Stuttgart reveal their first participants with Zverev, Fritz, Shelton, Berrettini, and Tiafoe.