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Jo Wilfried Tsonga Birthday Highlights

Birth Name
Place Of Birth
, France
Age
38 years old
Birth Date
April 17 1985

Jo Wilfried Tsonga Facts

Child Star?
no
Occupation
Tennis Player
Education & Qualifications
Net Worth
$13,000,000

About Jo Wilfried Tsonga 

Jo Wilfried is a former tennis player.

The Association of Tennis Professionals has also ranked this tennis player as the world No. 5 in 2012 and holds 67% of the breakpoints. Besides, he is also well known for winning two Masters 1000 titles.

Tsonga was born in 1985 in France. At the beginning of his career, he won the 2003 US Open junior title. In addition, he was awarded the ATP Newcomer of the Year 2007 on ATP Tour.

Jo Wilfried Tsonga Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What is Jo Wilfried Tsonga’s net worth?

Jo Wilfried has an estimated net worth of $10 million. He primarily earns by being a former professional French tennis player. He had earned over $13 million as career prize earnings.

How much does Jo Wilfried Tsonga earn per year?

Tsonga earns around $192,851 per year.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

How tall is Jo Wilfried Tsonga?

Jo Wilfried Tsonga stands at a height of 6 ft 2 in (188 cm).

How old is Jo Wilfried Tsonga?

As of 2022, Jo Wilfried Tsonga is 37 years old. He was born on April 17, 1985.

Childhood And Education

Tsonga was born on April 17, 1985, in Le Mans, France. He was born to Didlier Tsonga and Evelyne Tsonga. While his father was a Congolese handball player, her mother belonged to France. Besides, he has a younger brother, Enzo, and an elder sister named Sasha.

Family, Romance, And Relationships


Who is Jo Wilfried Tsonga’s partner?

Jo Wilfried is married to Noura El Shwekh in 2017. They have been dating since 2014. The couple has a child named Sugar.

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

Tsonga is best known as a former French tennis player.

He won the 2003 US Open junior singles title during his early career. In fact, he was awarded the ATP Newcomer of the Year in 2007. During his junior career, he was ranked second in the world and defeated Nadal in straight sets.

He also claimed four Challenger titles in 2007. In the 2007 Wimbledon, he marked his entry through a wild card. He was also a part of the 2007 US Open. By the end of 2008, he was ranked among the top 50 tennis players. He defeated the then ninth seed, Andy Murray at the 2008 Australian Open.

Tsonga gained popularity after he reached the Australian Open Finals in 2008 as an unseeded player by defeating the world No. 2 tennis player, Rafael Nadal. However, in the finals, he was defeated by No. 3 Novak Djokovic following which Tsonga's ranking increased to No. 18. In the same year, at the 2008 Paris Masters, he won the Masters title.

In 2012, he represented France at the 2012 London Olympics and ended up winning a silver medal. In 2013, he entered the French Open. However, he was defeated by David Ferrer in the semifinals of the 2013 French Open. He even holds Grand Slam wins on top players including Andy Murray, Roger Federer, and Nadal Djokovic, and has reached singles semifinals at Junior Grand Slam Events.

In 2014, he won the second Masters title at the Canadian Open. He also played a major role in leading the French Davis Cup team to enter the finals. Later, he competed at the Thailand Open as a seeded player. His win led him to lock his position in the Tennis Masters Cup. He later entered the South African Tennis Open and ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament. He next entered the Open 13.

What awards has Jo Wilfried Tsonga won?

In 2008, he won the ATP Most Improved Player of the Year Award. He was also awarded the ATP Newcomer of the Year in 2007.

Other Interesting Jo Wilfried Tsonga Facts And Trivia

  • Tsonga's face resembles the legendary boxer, Muhammed Ali. Hence, he is often referred to as Ali.
  • At the 2008 Paris Masters, the $10 million net worth star won the Masters title.
  • Tsonga was born on April 17, 1985, in Le Mans, France.
  • In 2012, he represented France at the 2012 London Olympics and ended up winning a silver medal. In 2013, he entered the French Open.
  • He holds Grand Slam wins on top players including Andy Murray, Roger Federer, and Nadal Djokovic. He also defeated second seed Nadal in straight sets and won the doubles title.
  • Marcos was his major opponent on the junior tour.

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