(CNN) -- It's the most romantic of all settings for a grand slam. Paris in the spring sees the sweeping boulevards and majestic parks of the French capital in full and glorious bloom. Nestled in the chic 16th arrondissement near the Bois de Boulogne, Stade Roland Garros is much loved by spectators and players alike -- a perfect venue for the second major of the season. But for some of the biggest names in tennis, its red clay courts meant only heartbreak and shattered dreams. For them it's the slam that got away. The one missing piece of the jigsaw in an otherwise perfect career.
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Grand slam in tennis consists of Wimbledon, French, U.S. and Australian Opens
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Only seven men have completed a career grand slam in singles
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Pete Sampras, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg all won three of the slams
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Each missed out on the career grand slam by failing to win French Open
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