It seems that Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is facing a challenging time at the London Masters, suffering two consecutive defeats. In the latest match against Tomas Berdych, Tsonga lost (7-5, 3-6, 6-1), making it more difficult for him to advance to the semi-finals.
Although this defeat doesn’t eliminate Tsonga from the competition, his chances heavily depend on the upcoming match against Andy Murray. To have a chance at advancing, Tsonga needs to defeat Murray in two sets and hope for Novak Djokovic to beat Berdych in two sets as well.
The report highlights Tsonga’s struggles in the match against Berdych, particularly in the first set where he made too many mistakes from the back of the court. However, he showed improvement in the second set, demonstrating better performance on serve and forehands. Despite his efforts, this was the third recent loss to Berdych, following defeats in Shanghai and Stockholm.
Tsonga expressed frustration with his inconsistent performance, stating that he wishes to play at his best consistently, especially resembling the level he showed in the second set against Berdych. His analogy of hitting the water with a stick and feeling close yet far away reflects his frustration with the inconsistency in his game.
It remains to be seen whether Tsonga can bounce back and secure a victory against Murray to keep his chances alive in the London Masters.
