We've had nine lucky losers, and 6-10 John Isner. We’ve had scant Major upsets and 5-7 Diego Schwartzman. Rafael Nadal is on track for French Open number 11. But maybe most significantly, Serena Williams—playing herself into contention in real time—is suddenly a candidate for Major title No. 24.
Herewith, your Midterm Grades from the 2018 French Open...
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Serena Williams
Maternity leave is over.
Rafael Nadal
How good is he? He’s not playing his absolute best. And yet he’s not just winning; he’s making his opponents go crying to mommy.