The Gauntlet of a Draw: A Lesson in Perceived Difficulty The French Open draw is always a topic of discussion among tennis enthusiasts, but Novak Djokovic's situation at Roland Garros this year stands out as particularly intriguing.
His starting opponents are often referred to as a "gauntlet," but the perception of difficulty says more about our collective psyche than anything else.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who faces Djokovic in the first round, is an unknown quantity outside of French tennis circles.