Tennis stars Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters, and Victoria Azarenka prove motherhood and elite performance can coexist, returning to Grand Slam contention after maternity breaks.
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.
The WTA list for the Australian Open has just been released: four French players directly qualified, a last spot narrowly secured, and some returns among the protected rankings.