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.
From the Yellow Ball to the Microphone, It's Just a Step Away. Freed from the constraints of the circuit, several former tennis players are launching podcasts to talk about their sport differently—and sometimes turn it into a very lucrative business.