Tsonga hopes to return to Tokyo
The French Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, currently in recovery from a left knee injury, said Friday he hoped to make his comeback in 10-day tournament in Tokyo.
“I hope to return to Tokyo,” said the French number 1 at a press conference on the sidelines of the tournament in Metz (eastern). “For now, it’s on track. I have what it takes, I have my tickets for Tuesday, I have everything, I’m ready.”
Since late June Tsonga suffered a left knee injury that forced him to forgo including the North American tour at the U.S. Open and the Davis Cup matches against Spain and Argentina .
The Manceau initially hoped to resume competition at Metz but had to withdraw at the last moment. The tournament starts in Tokyo on October 4.
“Hopefully by Tokyo I’ve had time to do much more, especially since my knee has held,” said Tsonga. The decision is already taken, but until the last moment I’ll cross your fingers. I most saves in my knee. I play, I make the effort it takes. Now, there’s always a little apprehensive. ”
Tsonga mean of course the Davis Cup final against Serbia, 3 to 5 December in Belgrade.
“My short term goal is to find my best and in the medium term, the month of December. I have the level to be part of the team,” he hoped.
“Serbia in Serbia, it is not scary, it’s a big challenge and I think when you’re sporting challenges there is nothing better. That’s what we love. We will try to meet, I hope brilliantly, “concluded the French N.1.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga its fantastic sportsman