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.
Mixed fortunes for the French women in Limoges: Rakotomanga Rajaonah continues her impressive rise, while Fiona Ferro stumbled against the power of Alycia Parks.
In Limoges, Barbora Krejcikova experienced a return as promising as it was frustrating. Trailing, then coming back, only to be abruptly stopped by pain, the Czech player left the court, visibly affected, reigniting concerns about her right knee.