2022 Roland Garros R128: [8] Casper Ruud vs Jo-Wilfried Tsonga [WC]

[bluetrain4]

I forgot that this is Tsonga's last tournament. I always liked Tsonga and wish him the absolute best with his family and post-tennis life, but I don't think he can make a serious run here, even if he were to beat Ruud. The draw will be more interesting with Ruud in it. Not that Tsonga beating a seed at Roland Garros in his last tournament wouldn't be cool.

 

[junior74]

Crowd booing another ball that is out.

What's wrong with the French?

 

[Aabye5]

Before: "Lol, I am playing some old guy named Tsonga in my first match"

"Old guy?!"

During: "But...but I have the heaviest forehand on Tour!"

"I've faced better"

"If you were this good, how come you never won anything!?"

 

[ark_28]

Ruud should be fine now! The crowd fcuked him up to be honest

 

[RF-18]

Crowd booing another ball that is out.

What's wrong with the French?

They do that every year pretty much, especially when it's a call against their countreymen. Pretty lame.

 

[Aabye5]

Has Tsonga los the fight for good?

 

[ibbi]

Has Tsonga los the fight for good?

Yes. In the end Tsonga gonna Tsonga. But, as always, for a while it was nice to dream.

 

[Aabye5]

According to the commentators: "Tsonga is showing the weaknesses in Ruud's game, there's a lack of imagination...at net"

If I had said that, they would have accused me of starting a flame war.

 

[Sudacafan]

The second set cost Tsonga the matches.
He has no legs to play more than 3 sets, moreover, if they are disputed.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Proof that prime 08-14 Tsonga would destroy this 250 merchant.

 

[Aabye5]

Proof that prime 08-14 Tsonga would destroy this 250 merchant.

He has zero respect for that Ruud forehand that gets so much credit.

 

[Aabye5]

The break to Ruud

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Watching this match and it's hard to believe that Ruud is top 10 and Tsonga is about to retire. The men's tour...

Break point Tsonga.

 

[Aabye5]

The Ruud boy is running away with this second set.

 

[Aabye5]

And Ruud sweeps the third set. Adieu, JW

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Just saw Gael Monfils in the crowd for Tsonga. Lovely to see.

 

[1477aces]

Any place to watch for me?

 

[ibbi]

Tsonga two points away from retirement gets a warning. Nice umpiring.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Tsonga was 2 points from ending his career but he holds for 5-5 in the 4th set.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Amelie Mauresmo watching on as tournament director.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Crowd are lifting Tsonga tenfold.

0-30 on Ruud's serve. This feels huge.

 

[Third Serve]

Triple BP!!!

could turn this around

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Oh my!

Ruud with an error into the net and then another error!

Tsonga breaks and will serve to force a 5th set!

 

[ibbi]

!zella

 

[bluetrain4]

Tsonga serving for the fourth set!

 

[Kralingen]

Haven’t heard a roar like that in ages. Tsonga just dominates Ruud’s FH and breaks.

Goosebumps.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Oh my this match is headed for a 5th set if Tsonga can hold, it's what we all deserve! Wow.

 

[ibbi]

le marseillaise omg

 

[Third Serve]

Tennis needs this

 

[Aussie Darcy]

The crowd erupting in tunes, this is huge.

 

[Kralingen]

He has zero respect for that Ruud forehand that gets so much credit.

He is legitimately laughing at it in rallies. going directly at his biggest strength.

All hail King Tsonga.

 

[Rattie]

Vamos Jo!!!! Loving this. So emotional for him.

 

[ibbi]

He's injured himself...

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Tsonga didn't even go for that, guess his shoulder is very hurt? He's just given it away.

 

[Aabye5]

Allons enfants de la Patrie,
Le jour de gloire est arrivé!
.....
Marchons, marchons!

The crowds are great, when they are having fun.

 

[ibbi]

****ing typical

 

[Third Serve]

He's injured himself...

wait what happened? I can’t stream this

 

[Kralingen]

Man this is so sad. Underhand serving now, nearly tearing up. He can’t hit the ball anymore. I think it’s his back or maybe core.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

What the hell happened? Tsonga is now done, what a change in events. So unfortunate to see.

 

[ibbi]

wait what happened? I can’t stream this

He's hurt. He's rolling serves in, even hit one underarm. Can't move. He's calling the trainer now. Probably his back.

 

[ChrisRF]

Why is he injured just now after he played such a great game at 5-5? What happened?

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Tsonga calling the trainer. He was going to quit but chair ump advised otherwise. What happened? Ouch.

 

[Third Serve]

He's hurt. He's rolling serves in, even hit one underarm. Can't move. He's calling the trainer now. Probably his back.

ooh that’s such a bummer

 

[Wesling]

Mugster muug

 

[Aabye5]

Why is he injured just now after he played such a great game at 5-5? What happened?

He was cramping at 5-5, also.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Think this match is done along with Tsonga's career. I can't work out what happened, everything seemed to be going Jo's way. So unfortunate.

 

[_phantom]

Tsonga asked for a physio before TB.

Ruud says: take your time.

 

[bluetrain4]

Ugh. And just like that, the tiebreak.

 

[ibbi]

Why is he injured just now after he played such a great game at 5-5? What happened?

It's his shoulder. I mean this has been his life the last few years, he can't stay healthy. He's worked his ass off today, no surprise. Can't have been out there hitting for this long in who knows how long.

 

[Kralingen]

Tsonga is constantly on my unluckiest players of all time list, so in a way it’s fitting to see an unlucky end to a great match and career.