Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has announced he will retire from tennis after this year’s French Open. The former world number five will call time on his impressive career at the age of 36 and after 18 years on the tour.
The Frenchman took to Twitter to inform fans of the news and revealed he will elaborate on his decision at the upcoming Monte-Carlo Masters. “It is with great emotion that I announce today my decision to end my professional career at the next tournament of @rolandgarros,” he said.
“So many incredible moments, of joy shared with an audience that has given me so much… still hoping for one last thrill with you! More to come at my press conference this weekend during the Monte-Carlo tournament.”
