It was certainly a tough match for number two of the world Rafael Nadal who lost to Jo-Wilfred Tsonga 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. The Frenchman, who is currently in Nº39 of the world ranking, was untouchable and played an astonishing match to advance to the final of the Australian Open for the first time in his career.
“I was playing fine,” Nadal commented after the match. “He played unbelievable. Congratulate him.” The second-ranked played well and had only 12 unforced errors, but this was not enough against the French player, who made it to the Open after struggling with several injuries.
“It's unbelievable, just amazing,” Tsonga said when asked how he felt about his excellent performance. The new sensation of tennis also commented that he was moving in court as he had never moved before. “ It's like a dream. I can't believe it's true.”
Tsonga, who has been adopted by Australian fans due to his personality and eagerness to win, will now face the winner of the match between Nº1 Roger Federer and Nº3 Novak Djokovic.