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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

French tennis player

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  • May 28

    Sinner's Roland-Garros Collapse: World No. 1 Crashes Out in Second Round Amid Heat and Controversy

    World number one Jannik Sinner suffered a stunning physical collapse at the French Open, losing to Juan Manuel Cerundolo after leading by two sets and a break, sparking a medical timeout controversy.

  • May 26

    Gaël Monfils' emotional Roland-Garros farewell ends in five-set thriller against Hugo Gaston

    Gaël Monfils' storied career at Roland-Garros came to an end on Monday night with a rollercoaster five-set defeat to compatriot Hugo Gaston, followed by an emotional on-court tribute.

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