J. Wilfried Tsonga was a dominant figure in an era of tennis, and fans remember his great performances and exciting tennis with nostalgia. After his career ended, Tsonga is just as active in the world of tennis and is ready to embark on new adventures.
The popular French tennis player often comments on developments in the world of this sport, and he put a special emphasis on Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
Throughout the history of this sport, France has had many talented tennis players who have been at the top of the ATP rankings. However, this nation wants to see someone at the very top, and at the moment Sinner and Alcaraz are in the lead and it seems that no French talent is close yet.
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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, a 22-year-old tennis player, has many positive characteristics in his game.
Tsonga drew a parallel between himself and the 22-year-old tennis player, revealing that there are certain similarities in their games.
Although Mpetshi Perricard is 15 cm taller than him, he possesses many characteristics that remind Tsonga, and this is what makes tennis fans even happier and more excited.
Will France have a Grand Slam winner?
The 40-year-old also gave his opinion on other talented French tennis players, and the reporter asked him if he believes France can have a Grand Slam singles winner.
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Tsonga believes that this is a big question and that sometimes the desire and hunger to win a Grand Slam does not necessarily mean that it will come true.
However, the young French tennis players are motivated to take the big step. Tsonga has a message for them, that if they succeed, they will have no regrets about anything after their careers.
This can be a strong motivation for them.
