Three years ago, Andy Murray did not even make it to Roland Garros because of a persistent back injury which had flared up in Rome 10 days earlier.
This year, he starts as a genuine title contender and with a recent clay court record second to none.
The Italian Open champion has won more matches than both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in the three clay Masters events leading up to the French Open.
Crucially, Murray is now able to play his natural game.
He is no longer compromised by his back or by his movement, he trusts himself on clay, and the results have been remarkable.