Of all the consistent bridesmaids to the Big 4/ Big three-and-a-half, Tsonga probably brought the most value in terms of flamboyance, entertainment and overall thrill factor. Two masters 1000s and a doubles olympic silver are among the achievements he can look back on though he was not shy of letting the world know how much he wanted to be a slam winner.
But for the tennis world to have its 'three guys have won 61 titles' headline story, the cost has been that many other engaging and marketable stories never got to be inked on the pages of tennis history.
I will always remember him most as being a massive part of my favourite (by miles) ever slam, the 2008 Australian Open.
Of all the consistent bridesmaids to the Big 4/ Big three-and-a-half, Tsonga probably brought the most value in terms of flamboyance, entertainment and overall thrill factor.Two masters 1000s and a doubles olympic silver are among the achievements he
he never reached his ceiling, probably the best player I can think of that never won a slam, Berdych not far behind but he had a ceiling in terms of natural talent.
he never reached his ceiling, probably the best player I can think of that never won a slam, Berdych not far behind but he had a ceiling in terms of natural talent.