The 2021 Australian Open is set to go off in the second week of February. However, joining Roger Federer, Lucas Pouille, the French player Jo-Wilfred Tsonga has pulled out from the tournament.
The 35-year-old Frenchman Jo-Wilfred Tsonga took on Twitter to confirm the news of his withdrawal from the Australian Open. In his official statement, he reasoned his fitness as the cause of the decision.
Former World No. 5 came closest to a Grand Slam glory in Melbourne Park in 2008. Then, 8-time record winner of the tournament Novak Djokovic had defeated him in four sets.
Currently, Tsonga is sitting at No. 62 in the world. Out of the main events throughout the year, he only played two matches in 2020 and lost both of them.
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Jo-Wilfred Tsonga is not fit to play Australian Open 2021
Winner of 18 ATP singles’ titles, Tsonga underwent knee surgery in 2018. Ever since the injury, he has been out of touch from the tennis sport.
Tsonga stated, “Despite great progress in recent months, I am still not able to play in competition. In agreement with the medical team, the Australian Open is therefore compromised this year.”
“I am looking forward to getting back on a tennis court, but I have to be patient… even if not going to Australia this year is a heartbreaker.”
The Frenchman also thanked Tennis Australia and the ATP for their work in his message. It is them and many who have been fighting for months to keep tennis alive in these challenging times.
Australian Open ❌ pic.twitter.com/DjNGay4RWw
— Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (@tsonga7) December 29, 2020
Will Tsonga play in the 2021 season after Australia?
Wilfred is at the end of his career, and the 35-year-old will see to relive all his moments once again. In his statement, the Frenchman also signed off as ‘see you soon on court’ which is a positive sign.
A fierce competitor of World No. 1 Djokovic, fans will love to Tsonga returns with the same game. His comfort and confidence around the court are one of the bests in the whole tennis world.
But for players like him and Federer, time is their own enemy. Therefore, they both push themselves to a great extent to once again take on the tennis court.
There is a great chance that Tsonga will join the season ahead. If he manages to swoop in even on the title, it’ll be a great send-off for his esteemed career.
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