Will Tsonga win one slam min before retiring?
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tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
No as long as the top 4 are playing.
6-1 6-3 6-0
Banned
French players don't win slams in this era.
TheFifthSet
Legend
People underestimate Tsonga - he's beaten Federer, Djokovic, Nadal and Murray in majors before. I'm not saying he'll win, but I wouldn't count him out. He might be 27 but he has less wear and tear than most players his age. Couple more years for him to grab a major, it would be awesome to see him do it.
I have a feeling that were he to do it, it's the uniqueness of wimbledon that would cause it. I think it's just the enviroment where if the guy came out flying one year, draw was arranged right, he'd do it on a burst of confidence.
TheFifthSet
Legend
i thought he had a real chance this year, alas murray was too good and fed would have been itching for revenge in the final. but in the past 3 years he's made quarters and 2 semi's, and he's clearly proven he can get past top players. i think, like murray, he just needs a few breaks to go his way and he can do it.
Yeah, he broke Fed's heart in that 5 setter. I actually think Tsonga and Nadal also can do more against Nole at times, they've become a bit to respectful and need more chutzpah against him. If he could figure Nole out that'd be a big step. He's just a bit more erratic but has flair, which seems quite typical of French tennis players.
I think that the stars have to align for him if he's going to win a major.
If a lot of top seeds get knocked out early and he nabs one of their paths to the finals, then he's in with a good chance.
If he faces Federer, Nadal, Djokovic or Murray in the final I wouldn't put money on him to win.
But if he's up against a first time finalist, then he would definitely be the favourite.
If a lot of top seeds get knocked out early and he nabs one of their paths to the finals, then he's in with a good chance.
If he faces Federer, Nadal, Djokovic or Murray in the final I wouldn't put money on him to win.
But if he's up against a first time finalist, then he would definitely be the favourite.
Jack Romeo
Professional
i hope he does. realistically i think he can do it in australia or wimbledon. with federer getting older and nadal getting injured more often, he can catch djokovic or murray on an off day or maybe those two will get upset, opening the way for him. of course, he can also just zone in like delpotro did and beat anyone in his way. but i think it has to happen sooner rather than later.
Hawkeye7
Professional
I have no doubt that he could beat one of them, maybe even two in a slam, but 3, back-to-back? I think that's expecting a bit much... He has a shot, but not a great one and probably not in Flushing or Australia as HC is Andy's and Novak's best surface. He is also 2 years older than them.
Hawkeye7
Professional
I also think he needs a coach if he is serious about this kind of breakthrough. It just doesn't seem like he is taking Tennis as seriously as the other top guys. But he's a lovely guy, no doubt and if he was to win one I'd be very happy for him. He is one of the most gracious players in defeat. I admire that.
Hawkeye7
Professional
It's the opposite for me. I'd be genuinely surprised if he managed to win one.
I agree Murray has his best chance ever. I think Nole might slip off in the upcoming period, and Rog again after Wimby. I think we could see it being betwen Rafa and Murray for a few majors.
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No, I don't think he will.
mellowyellow
Legend
not now, sadly this injury will ring in his downhill portion of his career.
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
I hope he does. But Murray first. Then Ferrer then Gasquet. Talking about impossible stuff now, but it would be nice for one or three of these guys to get one. And Nalbo the Fatso as well 
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Deleted member 307496
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Murray is the only one on your list with a good chance at one.I hope he does. But Murray first. Then Ferrer then Gasquet. Talking about impossible stuff now, but it would be nice for one or three of these guys to get one. And Nalbo the Fatso as well
beast of mallorca
G.O.A.T.
I know, but can't help it with my wishful thinking. It would be nice though, right ?
Tsonga#1fan
Semi-Pro
I think at this time Tsonga should seriously look into getting a top rate coach, but you can't argue that he has had his best success ( or at least his most consistent success asside from his Aussie Open final) over the last couple of years since dumping the coach thing overall.
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
But doesn't seem to be able to string big wins. Thus had to vote no.
This I agree with. Would be a boost for the Tour.
tennisplayer1993
Professional
I hope to God he does. I am sick of the top 4, oops, I mean top 3 (tennis_pro, you made me slip
totally agree
NYCtennis1
Rookie
I'd give him the best shot outside of the top 4 atm, I think the best quallity about Jo is that he plays his best when on the big stage. It would be fun if he commited to that S&V he likes to throw in a little more, give the guys something they're not used to.
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