Only Novak Djokovic could catapult the French Open into an existential hinterland. A tournament that has been Rafael Nadal’s realm since 2005 ultimately became Djokovic’s launchpad into legend during two ferociously hot weeks in spring.
The 36-year-old Serb carved his way through the top half of the men's singles draw and met the challenge of the world number one Carlos Alcaraz with guile and metaphysics - the impact of collective memory on the psyche of youngsters.
