Tsonga Withdraws from Australian Open
<![CDATA[Back injury knocks 2008 AO finalist out of Melbourne.]]>
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga joins Roger Federer in missing Melbourne.The 2008 Australian Open finalist announced his withdrawal from the 2021 AO as he continues his recovery from a back injury.More: Federer Out of Australian OpenOngoing back issues limited Tsonga to two matches in 2020.
The former world No. 5 retired from his 2020 Australian Open opener against Alexei Popyrin due to back problems.
"Despite great progress in recent months, I am still not able to play in competition," Tsonga tweeted. "In agreement with the medical team, the Australian Open is therefore compromised this year."I am looking forward to getting back on a tennis court, but I have to be patient…even if not going to Australia this year is a heartbreaker."The 2021 Australian Open is set for February 8th-21st.Photo credit: Mark Peterson/CorleveAustralian Open ❌ pic.twitter.com/DjNGay4RWw
— Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (@tsonga7) December 29, 2020
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