Paris: Jack Sock became the youngest American man to reach the French Open Last 16 since Pete Sampras 22 years ago, with a spirit fired by a pair of frightening family health scares. At the start of the year, Sock, the World No 37, was at the bedside of his brother Eric who had been diagnosed with Lemierre’s Syndrome.

Jack Sock celebrates his win over   Borna Coric. PIC: AP/PTI