Once again, Novak Djokovic heads to the French Open knowing full well that a title at Roland Garros will complete a career Grand Slam, something only seven other men have done.
He’s already come quite close to adding the Coupe des Mousquetaires to his trophy collection, finishing as the runner-up in three of the past four years.
“I know he’s looking for that title,” Stan Wawrinka said after beating Djokovic in the 2015 final. “I hope he will get one, one day, because he deserves one.”
This time, even more is at stake for Djokovic: Owner of a 21-match winning streak at Grand Slam tournaments, the guy nicknamed “Nole” – it’s pronounced NO-leh – arrives in Paris with a chance to become the first man in nearly half a century to claim four consecutive major championships.
Roger Federer never did it. Neither did Rafael Nadal, Pete Sampras or Bjorn Borg.