We say the same things four times a year a group of young upstarts threaten to overthrow the reign of the ‘Big Three’. And yet time and again, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic turn these pretenders away. In New York, Dominic Thiem won the title, but that was only because Federer is recuperating, Nadal refused to travel and Djokovic beat himself after beating a line judge. Order has been restored in Paris as Djokovic fought off Stefanos Tsitsipas over five sets to reach the final. Awaiting him? Twelve-time champ Nadal, who is yet to be seriously challenged at Roland Garros. See you in Australia for the same old story? [COMMENT BY Matt Smith, Sports Editor]
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