Jo-Wilfried Tsonga faced another defeat against Novak Djokovic, marking the seventh consecutive time the French number 1 fell short against the Serbian. In their first match at the Masters, Djokovic secured a 7-6, 6-3 victory in 1 hour and 39 minutes. While Tsonga had opportunities in the first set, he ultimately faltered in the second.
Tsonga displayed consistency and audacity against the world number 1, dominating the court during the initial hour of play. Despite having chances in the first set, Tsonga acknowledged missing critical points, contributing to Djokovic’s victory. Despite the frustration, Tsonga remains encouraged, feeling close to the required level and expressing confidence in his ability to compete with top players.
Tsonga struggled with finishing, failing to convert three break points acquired in three different games, while Djokovic demonstrated effective realism by converting two of his three break points. Djokovic secured the victory in the first set without exerting excessive effort.
The road to the semi-finals appears challenging for Tsonga in the 2012 Masters.
