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Tsonga Saves 2 M.P. To Defeat Nishikori

Tsonga Saves 2 M.P. To Defeat Nishikori

Local favourite and No. 11 seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga trailed fifth seed Kei Nishikori for the majority of their third-round match at the BNP Paribas Masters, but showed remarkable fighting spirit to save two match points and prevail on Thursday in Paris, 0-6, 6-3, 7-6(3). “We are here to give our best, so that first set didn't go well for me. I made double faults, things like that, but it was because I want to do well,” said Tsonga. “But little by little, I was able to get settled. My confidence came back and I was able to play better.” With the win, Tsonga is also still in contention to qualify for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. A title win...

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Sock's Classy Sportsmanship Display

Sock's Classy Sportsmanship Display

Jack Sock showed more than just great tennis during his third-round win on Thursday over Richard Gasquet at the BNP Paribas Masters. The American also displayed an amazing level of sportsmanship in conceding a point to his opponent. With Gasquet serving at 1-5, 40/40, the Frenchman hit an untouchable serve that was called out by a line judge. But rather than make Gasquet challenge the call, Sock acknowledged the ball was in and gave the point to Gasquet. The Parisian crowd appreciated Sock’s class and gave him a long round of applause. Sock went on to win the match over Gasquet, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5. He will play John Isner on Friday for a place in the semi-finals.

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