I grew up seeing the old guys. Federer, Nadal, Tsonga, Monfils, Del Potro, Murray, Wawrinka, Djoker etc. Great era 😍. I started loving tennis bcoz of them.

@user-vv4xr8pp5o

2 жыл бұрын

I think that with Federer, Djoker and Nadal in 2007-08 everybody started to love and watch tennis.

@ryoshusuke2108

2 жыл бұрын

Greatest era of tennis, unlike this bullshit nextgen children’s daycare now

@prithvikrishna5830

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryoshusuke2108 greatest is relative. Next gen will love this era. Zverev, Alcaraz, Medvedev, Rublev, Tsitsipas FAA etc.

@Geol3dg3

2 жыл бұрын

Same, where does the time go

@nurdinvsm953

2 жыл бұрын

@@prithvikrishna5830 only alcaraz has the potential don’t get me wrong

Great sportsmanship from Ruud not taking the spotlight even though he won. He didn't celebrate at all. Respect!

@feleciarogers9909

2 жыл бұрын

I loved Rudd’s respect also!❤️

@viratbaivab2990

2 жыл бұрын

He had no option, celebration would've been Ruude.

@patrickwu5473

2 жыл бұрын

@@viratbaivab2990 RUUDE

@jackzurnamer5898

2 жыл бұрын

Class is class and this was high class

@General_Crock

2 жыл бұрын

@@viratbaivab2990 so bad, yet so good...

Casper Ruud pure class as always

Tsonga: an example of sportsman to follow.

I’ll never forget that match against Nadal in the semis of the 08 Australian open. Just some of the best tennis I’ve ever seen. Hats off to a fantastic career JWT!!!

@thebigmonstaandy6644

2 жыл бұрын

that was a perfect tennis.we have a club player(i am from germany),who s name is Wilfried.After AO2008 i called this club player always a Jo Wilfried.

@redd605

2 жыл бұрын

Any other time he would of won a grand slam at that period, but it was ,a freak of nature , that 3 of the best of all time played at the same period with 61 grand slams on those 20 years

@thebigmonstaandy6644

2 жыл бұрын

@@redd605 also dont forget that he had to play vs Murray and Warinka,who are also great players.Especially Murray : he belongs to all time greats like Becker,Edberg,Agassi

@justinphiri1267

2 жыл бұрын

Injuries messed up what would have been a great career. Thanks for the memories Jo

@dominicakenu4450

2 жыл бұрын

During that match he sauteed, roasted, carved, and served Nadal's to the guests. I firmly believe chronic injuries hampered his self-confidence.

Of all the players on the tour, I'm glad it was Casper Ruud as Tsonga's last opponent.

Pure class from Ruud here, congrats Jo on a amazing career, got to pleasure to see you play in Washington and always a great player to watch.

@Menga213

2 жыл бұрын

what did casper do?

@jeanyfan23

2 жыл бұрын

@@Menga213 His interview after the match.

@GeneralP123

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it was very classy when he went full force on Tsonga in the tie break even though Tsonga could barely even lift his arm

@jeanyfan23

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeneralP123 I think every player separates the match from other things.

@a_goblue2023

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeneralP123 you gotta win the match, he respects him, what did you expect him to do let him win?

Jo-Wilfried embodied tennis. His style, his never die attitude. We will truly miss you Jo. An amazing player and even a more amazing human being. We love you Jo!!!

@milenadjokovic1281

2 жыл бұрын

Nedostajece ovaj lik i teniser, svo postovanje iz Srbije.Uvek sam volela da gledam njegove meceve, pogotovo sa Djokovicem.

@jelenabrakic812

2 жыл бұрын

Vidi se da je cool lik

RUUD - a real sportsman - humility - perseverance - calmness. I really like his attitude towards sports. JWT - I think except for the end - this performance speaks for itself.

@arasanchez1988

2 жыл бұрын

Mis respetos para Casper y por Tsonga me encanta ver el tenis y cuando jugaba el no me perdía su partido 👏👏👏👏👏

@inajacobs9829

2 жыл бұрын

No comparison between Ruud and Djokovic... the way he roared and fist pump in his game against the Japanese player. He showed no respect

@GeneralP123

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he showed real sportsmanship when he beat down Tsonga 7/0 with full force when Tsonga couldn't even lift his arm

@-beno-

2 жыл бұрын

@@GeneralP123 Well, not an insult, but it’s a totally amateurish attitude to the sport. Do you think a professional box fighter will soon get your opponent tired or lost not KO out? Do you think Tsonga would have asked his opponent to give him light and easy balls? Is that how you wanted to end it? I think this is the dumbest idea. I think RUUD is a very strong player - and JWT still played a close and long match.

@GeneralP123

2 жыл бұрын

@@-beno- Tsonga would never ask his opponent to do something like that because he has pride, Ruud should've known what to do, would you beatdown a heavily injured man with full force?

Thank you Tsonga 🙏🙏🙏

One of the great tennis players to grace the game.

It's safe to say that if it weren't for the big three, Jo-Willy would've raised a Slam trophy or two. Thanks for all that you did for the game. You will be missed

@keithjacobson1640

2 жыл бұрын

I remember him taking the first set off Djokovic in the 2008 AO final. Just a shame he couldn't pull it out

@paulcoffield2102

2 жыл бұрын

I'd probably include Murray in that as well. If he didn't beat him in 2016 at Wimbledon, I think Jo would have taken that title.

@rivierarocket

2 жыл бұрын

@@keithjacobson1640 and I remember Tsitsipas taking the first two sets off Djokovic in RG 2021 and he(Tsitsipas) still lost. There is absolutely no comparison between Tsonga and Dokovic, Federer, Nadal and Murray.

@gilbertraffoul2721

2 жыл бұрын

"if" i was better at tennis, i would have played tennis. What an anology

He will be remembered not because of his titles, but because of his playstyle, his charisma one of the most entertaining to watch ever in his sport.

great tennis player, a real gentleman, a true entertainer, you'll be remembered!

…How can you not tear up watching this? Tsonga has been such a great asset to the sport and a true gentleman.

Jo has an amazing smile. So warm and genuine

Beautiful inside-out ‘Jo Wilfried Tsonga’. A real good model for the young generation. I always enjoy watching his tennis. Surely will miss him. Happy retirement, and All the best.

A champion of the most sunny, smiling, lovable and loved. Never disrespectful but always respected, never quarrelsome and always fair. Also for all these characteristics he was an athlete and a man of great charisma. A big hug from Italy. Un grand champion toujours souriant, aimable et aimé. Jamais irrespectueux mais toujours respecté, jamais querelleur et toujours juste. Aussi pour toutes ces caractéristiques, il était un athlète et un homme d'un grand charisme. Un gros câlin d'Italie.

Tsonga was really nice guy on court and out of the court!

merci Tsonga... super emotional to watch this

Jo Wilfred Tsonga: Big man with A big heart & a destructive game which on his day was quite a handful for the Big 4!

Casper forever exudes class with an air of humility!

Will miss him - them French players are just special...

@Menga213

2 жыл бұрын

To bad the league was too strong for twenty years. Now a new opening for all countries to win.

Great guy, great player...thanks for so many good games to watch

JWT, since my childhood after the first time I watched you play, when someone asked me who my favorite tennis player is, the answer was always you! You inspired me not just in tennis, but more importantly as a person; strong and dominant, yet kind, gentle, humble and fair, not to forget your rare charisma and humor! Thank you for everything, we’ll miss you and wish you the best in life.

That is the greatest retirement ceremony I have ever seen. All his former coaches, trainers, players, and family. Every person who supported his tennis life. What a remarkable ceremony the French put on. Incredibly classy for a wonderfully classy player. Brought tears to my eyes. A testimony to how much the French love this man. I wish Willie the best in his next life. He will always have a special place in the history of tennis.

Truly one of the most entertaining tennis players of an era full of talent. A grand career, he'll look back on his presence among the legends of the Big Three and know that he stood tall with them too.

this is sooo emotional such a nice ceremony

Such an emotion farewell Tsonga great fighter wish him good luck for rest of his life

always a class act!! we will miss him!!!! 😥

Have a great second life Tsonga....You are a champion of tennis.

Jo is a titan. Always loved to see him play! Wish him all the best in his retirement 👏❤🙏

Beautiful moment. Good to see Roland Garros finally rising to the occasion and celebrating tennis and its departing players. More of these moments, please.

I really like Ruud. My favourite player is Thiem and it’s hard to see him struggling. But I warm to Casper as he’s quite similar to Domi with his humbleness, however a beast on the court. Very classy player. Tsonga was also one my favourite players growing up. The power, charisma and way he conducts himself on and off the court should be seen as an example for every junior player. Merci Jo for all you’ve given to tennis.

So sad for Tsonga. Such a great guy. I hate when players are ravaged by injuries!

This brought tears from me...I can relate to it eventhough from a different profession. I am a teacher. Remembering 2020 during my last day. I gave everything to my profesion just like Tsonga. Cried just like him. Also became a tennis coach at my school. Had a few success at district level. Miss my players. No regret. Given my all all those years. Happy retirement Tsonga.

Jo always tried his best throughout his career. Wish him the best luck on the next journey in his life.... Merci Jo...

Such a legend. I will always have great memories of this player. He was Novak Djokovic big rival early on in their career, had that amazing AO 2008 run, played Novak in a great and competitive final. Jo was a player that on his best day could beat anybody. Super inspiring guy. Wish him all the best in his life journey. One of the best in the best tennis era in history. Goodbye Jo, tennis will miss you.

A great player, I always said he had the best smile in tennis.... We will be missing him

Ho. What a fitting farewell to a gentleman champ. I have not seen any tennis players farewell. On this occasion I really cried. Very composed players salute to him.

Just so classy from Ruud to all of this. Such a humble and grown up young man.

Jo, I watched you for years, an awesome Tennis Player ❤️ good luck and thankyou 🙏🇩🇪

It’s heartbreaking to see Jo crying. A well earned standing ovation!👍❤️ I loved that had the French players, parents and wife with kids joining Jo in the end, and having his colleagues record messages of hope and appreciation. Never send a fellow player alone into the retirement.👏

I'm a Jo Wilfred's fan from Ecuador. I always liked the way he played, tireless, fighter. I'm sad for his retire, but I will always have him in my heart. Thanks for everything Tsonga and good luck.

I will miss his celebrations on court. He brought something special on court. He could've won a GS or two but he's had a successful career anyways. All the best to him and his family.

Tsonga was one of the most sympathetic player. Good luck, chap !

An amazing tennis player, an amazing human being, an amazing career-a real gentleman-I will miss him.

Hats off 👍..one of the Gentlemen in Tennis.

I'm very sorry to see him go. He was always one my favorites

Jo, from my childhood since i watched tennis match, i do think you are the most handsome player on the court, and you've created such an iconic figure with your own dynamism, emotion, passion, humor and fighting. i still can't process this at this moment, your retirement means this generation has to say goodbye and our youth times have really come to an end, what a great loss, we will miss you..Love from China!!!!!!

Not there but my eyes water 💔💪🏿 One the best athletes. Never rude to anybody, always nice. Tennis will always remember you TSonga!!!

Tsonga the Legend 🔥❤

i'm crying too1 i remembered my college playing days!

Holy shit. The French really know how to put on an amazing show of appreciation!! That was fkn awesome!!! I stayed teary-eyed the whole time. Best of luck to Jo and his next journey in life!! 🙌🤴

Very emotional. Don’t know why but almost shed a tear.

Thank you, Jo Wilfred Tsonga. You always give us wonderful tennis matches.

One of my all-time tennis thrills was when I saw Tsonga play at.the U.S.OPEN. His grace and stunning strength and athletic skills were beyond my expectations. Happy life and thank you.

He'll be missed, such a wonderful young man who brought us so much joy to watch. x

Tsonga, we love you! Best wishes from Serbia! 😇

Gotta love how the French celebrated and showed great respect and gratitude towards this great gentleman and player.

Casper Ruud being part of Nole‘s 1000 MASTERS WIN and Jo‘s RETIREMENT 🤩 i hope Casper goes deep in this year‘s FRENCH OPEN. I always admire Jo‘s Game Style. We will miss you! You had a great career! ❤️

Ruud witnessing Novak's 1000. win and Jo's retirement. Lucky guy

Voy a extrañar ese gran jugador con carisma, alegría,respetuoso con esa sonrisa linda 😀 desde un rinconcito de México nunca me pierdo los torneos de tenis justamente por estos grandes atletas como Tsonga 👏👏👏hasta siempre Jo Wilfred Tsonga🇲🇽

As a Rafa fan, I will always remember when Jo literally destroyed him in the SF of Australia. He was simply a beast in that match. Nothing Rafa could do. Great career too!

What a champion, such an exciting player to watch.

One of only 3 players (Berdych, Wawrinka) to have beaten Fed, Nadal, Djokovic, & Murray in a slam.

@harryp3804

2 жыл бұрын

Quit counting Murray with the big 3 ffs

@MikeAG333

2 жыл бұрын

@@harryp3804 I don't know if you have reading problems, maths problems, or learning difficulties, but nowhere did s/he say anything of the sort. Oh, and the big 3 very much include Murray in their group.

@sasook

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeAG333 I mean Murray really isn’t on the same level as them though, let’s be real lol. Definitely elite & better than most ever will be, but still a notch below the big 3

@harryp3804

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeAG333 it's great being delusional isn't it ?

@harryp3804

2 жыл бұрын

@@sasook 'a' notch ?? I'd say several , Nick kiriyos gave the big 3 a harder time than Murray lol

What an amazing career you had, Jo. You provided us with so much showmanship, sportsmanship, charisma, while doing it with unbridled joy. You will sorely be missed indeed. Merci beaucoup!

Thanks Eurosport for uploading this. Jo embodied/embodies the best of what a Sporting Person should be.

One of the best sportsman in the game and a champion!!

What a great and loved tennis player and such a great person, we'll miss you, JO WILFRED TSONGA

Tsonga, a king without a throne. Merci, Tsonga!

Tennis will miss one of the greatest characters the sport has ever seen. In tears to see you retire.

Love Tsonga my favourite player, electrifying player and personality I'm grateful to have watched his career thank you for the memories ❤️

I've been watching tennis on t.v. since the late 1970's. Congratulations Tsonga for an 18 year stellar career! Good luck.

One of the things he did, that NAILED him to my heart was carrying the bags for both himself and Richard Gasquet when Richard got injured. I still love them both and will very much miss seeing my "Hubba Hugga" on court.

A true icon of the era of tennis I grew up watching.

My favorite player! Thank you. Your smile and play will live on!

Tsonga was my childhood favourite player. He really inspired me and showed me what was possible on a tennis court. Possibly the most robbed player along with Ferrer. Would have been world no.1 and multiple slam champion had it not been for the 4 greatest players of all time playing at the exact same time as him, and he still gave them a good run for their money and beat them quite a lot. At one time he was the 5th best player in the world and the only guys above him were the big 4 all in their primes! Best French player of all time imo. Merci Jo.

God damn, that's the end of an era

We'll miss you on tour, Jo. Truly embodied the skill, spirit and flair that makes the great French players so much fun to watch. Best wishes for the future.

Casper Ruud, you are a humble and good gentleman. I wonder why they didn't allow other tennis players to come out, hug him and just be a part of the ceremony. It is still the very early rounds and most of his colleagues are still there.

Always one of my favorite players, Jo will be missed, thanks for the memories; glad they gave him a wonderful send off, he deserves it.

So sad but at the same time happy for him. One of the greatest tennis players, so humble and lovable by many. Goodluck on you journey to life you will be missed!

RG staff made it perfectly. What a great example on how to treat a legend!

Great player ! ❤️

Thank you Tsonga!!! You are greatest in atp. We will remember you when we play games and watch games. Also we love you forever.

That celebration!!

How awesome was this send off with all the French players there as well? Well done!

Congratulations to Jo-Wilfried for a fantastic career. He will go down as one of the elite players in this era and a classy person all around. Thanks Tsonga.

Un gran jugador es Casper Ruud, felicitaciones.

I grew up watching you play, merci Jo!

Met him few years ago in India, such a wonderful player to have a chat - Gave some tips to my aspiring tennis playing daughter.You will be sorely missed for the positivity you brought to the court.

Such a beautiful person and athlete. Ruud displayed much class and respect after match point.

Merci à vous Jo! You have left your mark on tennis.

What a wonderful and touching moment to see how RG organized to grace a great player who had so much left to the tennis world. Tsonga is one of the most recognisable players we have ever seen. His personality and fighting spirit are loved by fans around the world. He played great and always gave us good shows. Ruud, as a new generation player on the tour, showed his own class in paying respect to his opponent in this occasion. Both players are treasure to the tennis world. Thanks are given also to the extended standing ovation and enthusiasm of the crowd! 💪💕

Jo-Wilfried is one of the most iconic characters of this sport, thank you soooo much for all your great moments. Love and miss you at the same time! You are an inspiration!

Merci Tsonga, I enjoy seeing you play tennis. Wish you all the best!

Félicitations Jo pour une carrière remarquable, tu vas beaucoup nous manquer!

He will be a strong contender in the seniors.

Respect champion et merci pour toutes les émotions que tu nous a offert, tu nous manques déjà. 🥎❣