Novak Djokovic calls it the “privilege of pressure” but Andy Murray hopes the best player in the world cracks under the strain of expectation he has put on himself before their semi-final at the French Open on Friday.
The world No1, who has lost only twice all year, needs the title for a career grand slam, not to mention the second leg of a potential sweep of all four majors this year, a feat last celebrated when Rod Laver did it for the second time 46 years ago. So this match and this tournament are wreathed in significance.