26 January 2008

Nole defeated world best tennis player

Novak Djokovic advances to final of Australian Open 2008. His opponent is unseeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

Novak Djokovic in finals

World No.1 Roger Federer was defeated on day 12 at Melbourne park by Novak Djokovic. After 2 hours and 48 minutes Nole won with all 3 sets 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5). Very aggressive and determined game of Djokovic decided the match.

Djokovic next rival is Jo-Wilfried Tsonga who shocked Rafael Nadal on day 11. Final will be played on day 14 (Sunday).


 

 

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

 
Country: France
Birth Date: 17 April 1985
Birthplace: Le Mans, France
Residence: Le Mans, France
Height: 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 meters)
Weight: 200 lbs. (90.9 kilos)
Plays: Right
Year Turned Pro: 2004
Current 52 week rank for singles: 38
Current ATP Champions Race Position: 17
Current doubles rank: 89
High rank for singles: 38
High rank date for singles: 7 January 2008
High ATP Champions Race Position: 9
High ATP Champions Race Position Date: 7 January 2008
High rank for doubles: 89
High rank date for doubles: 14 January 2008
Career matches won: 19
Career matches lost: 15
Year to date matches won: 3
Year to date matches lost: 2
Career prize money: $484,813 USD
Year to date prize money for singles: $26,340 USD
Year to date prize money for doubles: $12,000 USD
Bio information courtesy of
the ATP

ATP

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