Tsonga [9] vs Monaco

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Tsonga [9] vs Monaco
fourth match on Suzanne Lenglen

Probably my pick for most interesting match of the day tomorrow, we've got the big hitting home favourite Tsonga against the seed toppling clay specialist Monaco.

In the first round Tsonga knocked out Benneteau in 4 whilst Monaco dismissed Bagdhatis in 3.

On paper I'd say we're looking at a win for Monaco thanks to his superior clay skills, but Jo is very much a confidence player and in front of massive home support you never know quite what will happen. They've only met once before and that was at the AO this year where Tsonga recorded a 6-4 6-4 6-0 win.

I'll be cheering for Jo regardless, but I like both guys and as long as the tennis is good I'll be happy whatever happens.

Make your predictions and expect some fireworks​

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[IvanAndreevich]

Monaco in 4. Tsonga will start well but he'll get tired IMO.

 

[cucio]

Tsonga has never done anything remarkable on clay, while Pico seems in pretty good form. I would be surprised if the argie doesn't take this one easily.

I can't say I am excited about any of tomorrow matches, perhaps Kohly vs JCF, to confirm whether Ferrero can still hold his own on the red dust, he did pretty well against Ljubo. Alas, Djoker will send the winner packing, most likely.

 

[Serendipitous]

Monaco in 3

6-4 7-5 6-3

 

[icedevil0289]

Monaco in 4. Looking foward to this match

 

[veroniquem]

Monaco for sure, Tsonga is terrible on clay.

 

[scraps234]

tsonga in 5...this will be one close match like safin and ouannA imo...

 

[mdjenders]

monaco should be the favorite in this one.

 

[mrDamien]

Another home crowd favourites. Tsonga in 4.

 

[edberg505]

LOL, it's gonna be funny if Tsonga beats Monaco like an ill tempered circus monkey! Allez Tsonga!

 

[Telepatic]

Monaco 7-5, 7-6, 6-2.

 

[robin7]

Monaco in 4.

 

[Leublu tennis]

Monaco for sure, Tsonga is terrible on clay.

Yep, in 4.
10chars

 

[sh@de]

I think Monaco will win, but I want Tsonga. I love watching him play.

 

[deltox]

tsonga 7-5 4-6 6-4 6-2

 

[Fedexeon]

I don't get why this match is put in Susanne Lenglen while Monfils vs Victor Crivoi match is put in Phillpe Chatier..

 

[SikSerb]

Monaco in four sets, hes been returning to form of late and clay isn't exactly Tsonga's favorite surface.

 

[shadows]

I don't get why this match is put in Susanne Lenglen while Monfils vs Victor Crivoi match is put in Phillpe Chatier..

I think because Tsonga was on Chatrier and Monfils was on Lenglen for the first round. I get the feeling they are trying to cycle their players a bit between the show courts

 

[Fedexeon]

But this match has definitely more potential of being a great match than the Monfils match. Unwise decision by the organizers.

 

[shadows]

oh I'm sure, I'm only guessing anyway xD

I'd think they are trying to treat all the french players equally as it were, but wanted to get Tsonga on there earlier because Monfils was more likely to stick around for at least a couple of rounds xD

...and now i'll stop hypothesising

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Oh man am I unhappy with the bbc today, how on earth can they show the Serena match over this one >____________________<

 

[Cesc Fabregas]

Hope Tsonga wins nothing against Monaco its just Tsonga brings more to the table.

 

[shadows]

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Tsonga breaks Monaco

 

[malakas]

The French already up 2-0 and serving hoprefully Monaco will raise his game.

 

[Cesc Fabregas]

Huge forehand from Tsonga.

 

[SikSerb]

Tsonga had a speedy start. But Monaco manages to hold serve confidently now.

 

[seffina]

And Monaco breaks back. I would love for this to be a five setter.

 

[malakas]

Tsonga had a speedy start. But Monaco manages to hold serve confidently now.

and break back!!:-?

Allez Jo!!!

 

[fedtastic]

Vamos pico. Let's do it in 5.

 

[Cesc Fabregas]

Nice volley from Tsonga.

 

[jamesblakefan#1]

Damn it, TTC is showing Serena, of course. :roll:

 

[Cesc Fabregas]

Great back up the line from Tsonga, man I love this guy.

 

[shadows]

very nice backhand from Jo, backed up by a stray forehand though.

Entertaining so far

 

[seffina]

Nice to have you back for the slam, malakas, btw... too bad it's after Baghy lost. To this Monaco guy in fact. I should not root for him then on principle.

 

[shadows]

Monaco playing some sparkling tennis right now, fantastic lob

 

[scraps234]

great lob from monaco.... 40 love

 

[oscar_2424]

Pico in 5 sets.

 

[scraps234]

and an ace fro jo!! and its 30 40

 

[shadows]

some great tennis from Jo now to save all 3 BPs, huge forehand down the line!

 

[scraps234]

this is crazy jo just is playing great volleys and took it to 40 all

 

[oscar_2424]

bp chance for pico

 

[scraps234]

bp monaco again....

 

[scraps234]

now tsonga with the breaK POINT

 

[shadows]

Jo holds, I'm a happy man. Great S&V to save the last bp

now tsonga with the breaK POINT

GAME point, you can't break on your own serve ><

 

[seffina]

Pico in 5 sets.

I think you might have an idiots addiction...

Lenglen is supposed to be the slower court, right?

Tsonga's bringing Monaco to the net technique is working so far as he uses it to hold.

 

[oscar_2424]

tsonga got lucky

 

[scraps234]

AND Tsonga leads 4-3...

 

[oscar_2424]

i'll change my prediction, Pico in 4 sets.

 

[scraps234]

perfect drop shot from monaco and he leads 5 love

 

[Cesc Fabregas]

Come on Tsonga.

 

[scraps234]

monaco takes it to 4 all and 15 love...