Andy Murray chased Australian Open glory throughout his career alongside the Big 3. The former World No. 1 built an exceptional resume but never lifted the Melbourne trophy despite five final heartbreakers.
Between financial rumors and tensions in the entourage, the separation between Alcaraz and Ferrero intrigues. Guy Forget, for his part, doesn't mince words and denounces a "ridiculous" situation if money is the cause.
As federations struggle to reinvent themselves, private academies are capturing talent… but also families able to invest tens of thousands of euros a year. A system that is increasingly effective, but also increasingly unequal.