Among the four Masters champions, who has performed the worst in the Grand Slams this year?

The US Open is progressing intensely, with many Masters winners exiting early. Their Masters titles have demonstrated their solid capabilities, yet their Grand Slam results this year have been underwhelming. Let's examine the Grand Slam records of the four Masters champions this year.

Madrid champion Ruud:

Australian Open second round (NO.48 Menchik), French Open second round (NO.41 Borges), Wimbledon did not participate, US Open second round (NO.107 Cori Nion)

Among the four players, Ruud’s overall results are undoubtedly the best. Before winning this year's Masters title, he had already reached three Grand Slam finals and one year-end championship final. He also made two Masters finals appearances, in 2022 Miami and last year's Monte Carlo Masters, but lost to Alcaraz and Tsitsipas respectively, narrowly missing out on a major title breakthrough.

This year, his performance has been quite polarized. At the Madrid Masters, he seized the opportunity to go one step further after winning his first 500-level title last year, finally capturing the Masters crown. However, in the Grand Slams, his average result was only reaching the second round.

Miami champion Menchik:

Australian Open third round (NO.66 Davidovich), French Open second round (NO.200 Rosa), Wimbledon third round (NO.24 Kovalik), US Open second round (NO.184 Brownche)

Indian Wells champion Draper:

Australian Open fourth round (Alcaraz, retired), French Open fourth round (NO.62 Bublik), Wimbledon second round (NO.83 Cilic), US Open second round (retired)

When these two players won the Sunshine Double titles, they were at the peak of their fame. The former defeated defending champion Alcaraz in the semifinals and briefly entered the top four in the world rankings as a new Masters champion; the latter's first career title was a Masters win, marking a stunning breakthrough. However, their Grand Slam performances this year fell far short of expectations, with only Draper reaching the round of 16.

Paris champion Rune:

Australian Open round of 16 (NO.1 Sinner), French Open round of 16 (NO.7 Musetti), Wimbledon first round (NO.143 Jarry), US Open second round (NO.144 Struff)

Regarding the gap between expectations and reality, Rune, once hailed as part of the new "Big Three" alongside Alcaraz and Sinner, stands out. His recent performances have been mediocre, with his best Grand Slam results never surpassing the quarterfinals. His career US Open record is only 2 wins and 5 losses, with the best showing in 2022 reaching just the third round.

Among these four, whose Grand Slam performance this year frustrates you the most?(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Luo Chengqi Ye)