Pressure is a privilege - who will cope best in Paris men's semi-finals?

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For the first time in years, the French Open men's semifinals will crown a new Grand Slam champion, none of the remaining four players has won a major before. The pressure of that moment, of playing for a title on tennis's grandest stage, will separate the mentally strongest from the rest. BBC Sport examines how each semifinalist approaches high-stakes moments, their track records in crucial matches, and whether experience at previous majors gives any edge. The question looms: who possesses the temperament and composure to seize this unprecedented opportunity?