Jo-Wilfried Tsonga expressed his disappointment and frustration after being eliminated in the round of 16 of the Tokyo tournament by Ivan Dodig. Tsonga, ranked 10th in the world, cited ongoing recovery from an injury as a factor in his performance. He acknowledged the challenges of the sport, especially when not at full fitness, and accepted the difficulties that come with it. Tsonga fell to Dodig in straight sets (6-4, 7-6 [5]). Meanwhile, the No. 1 seed, Juan Martin Del Potro, progressed to the quarter-finals with a straight-set victory over Carlos Berlocq.
TENNIS/TOKYO TOURNAMENT: TSONGA “IT’S DIFFICULT”
