Tough luck for Tsonga and his team. They were playing with South Africa when the Frenchman took he decision to withdraw in order to avoid further problems to his hamstring.
France and South Africa were 1-1 after Jo defeated Anderson 7-6(4) 7-6(3) and Scheepers beat Johansson 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. Then when France was leading 2-1 in the mixed doubles Jo pulled out.
From Tsonga
“I don’t know exactly what I have but I felt something during the singles,” Tsonga said.
It (time) was a bit short between the singles and the mixed doubles so I didn’t have time to know exactly what is it. It was a bit more sore during the mixed doubles so for me it was better to quit.”
Jo out of Sydney
Jo won’t play Sydney in in order to avoid further complications.
“Unfortunately Jo-Wilfried Tsonga sustained an injury in Perth and has been forced to pull out of the Apia International Sydney with a left hamstring injury,” tournament director Craig Watson said.
“We wish him a speedy recovery and all the best for a successful Australian Open.”
