The tennis calendar is a relentless one, as many players are keen to publicise.
After all, they get worked tirelessly, forced to fly all around the world in pursuit of ranking points and prize money.
It’s an inefficient system, and one built purely to please the fans, but it does provide those who follow the sport with a constant fix no matter the time of the year.
This part of that calendar is no different, even after an emotional and action-packed two weeks at the French Open.
Especially given that, at the end of this month, the next Grand Slam will get underway at Wimbledon.
With that in mind, here are three stars who enjoyed excellent campaigns in the French capital, and might be poised to repeat their successes in England.
Jack Draper should be a huge threat at Wimbledon
Naturally, Jack Draper’s inclusion on this list should surprise no one.
Even if he hadn’t enjoyed a fine clay-court campaign, many would be tipping him to compete in his home country, especially with how his big-serving and thunderous play style translates to grass.
However, he shocked everyone by exhibiting his growth in a stellar few months on the dirt, culminating in a solid run at Roland Garros too.
His fourth-round exit at the hands of Alexander Bublik was a tad disappointing, but he simply just came up against an unstoppable opponent who was playing out of his skin.
Having reached the Madrid Open final, and beaten big names like Joao Fonseca and Gael Monfils in Paris, Draper is poised to now go even deeper at Wimbledon.
However, before that, Draper has signed up to play doubles at Queen’s with a former top-ten player.
Lois Boisson’s forehand could cause issues on grass
One of the best stories of the entire tournament came from a hometown hero, as Lois Boisson stormed into the semi-finals despite starting the event ranked 361st in the world.
A wild card entry into the French Open, what’s so frustrating is that, despite rising nearly 300 places with her run, the cut-off point for direct entry into Wimbledon passed a month ago.
So, if she is to gain entry, it will either have to be through qualifying or if she gains another wild card.
Fortunately, she more than showcased her wide range of abilities, with a forehand that could cause many big players trouble on grass.
Regardless of what method of entry she uses to get into Wimbledon, Boisson could certainly maintain her Roland Garros form to cause another splash at another Grand Slam.
Ben Shelton competed with Carlos Alcaraz at French Open
Finally, Ben Shelton poses plenty of similar threats to Draper, making his inclusion almost mandatory.
Especially given how the American also impressed on clay too, only losing to the eventual winner of the tournament Carlos Alcaraz in a hard-fought fourth-round encounter.
Snatching a set from the Spaniard, he caused the 22-year-old serious trouble with his all-action brand of tennis.
With the power and awkwardness his game style generates, there’s every chance that Shelton can build on 2024’s fourth-round run at Wimbledon to go even further this year.
