I guess someone at DavisCup.com understands my love for Jo-Wilfried Tsonga!
The photo:
By Paul Zimmer at DavisCup.com
The caption: “Desire adds to France’s status as favourite”
And Tsonga understands my love for Davis Cup, though he doesn’t understand Davis Cup Dodgers:
“For me it’s difficult to understand all the people who don’t play this competition,” he said. “It’s maybe the best competition in tennis. For me it’s really important because you represent your country and you have to honour it.”
Considering that Tsonga is coming into the tie seven pounds lighter, due not to zealous training but to a nasty gastro-intestinal illness, I’d say he’s paying more than lip service to the storied competition. Of course, he’s also benefiting from a home venue and a deep bench: Gael Monfils, Julien Benneteau and Michael Llodra will join him vs. Team Germany (led by Philipp Kohlschreiber) this weekend.
France also has a long and fruitful D-Cup history, having won the event nine times. And boy, do they know how to host a draw ceremony:
Photo from the Toulon Opera House. By Paul Zimmer at DavisCup.com
Here’s the draw:
2010 Davis Cup World Group First Round: TEAM FRANCE VS. TEAM GERMANY
Played on indoor hard courts in Toulon, France
Friday
Gael Monfils (FRA) v Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER)
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) v Benjamin Becker (GER)
Saturday
Julien Benneteau/Michael Llodra (FRA) v Christopher Kas/Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER)
Sunday
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) v Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER)
Gael Monfils (FRA) v Benjamin Becker (GER)
And the required Men in Tracksuits photo:
Photo by Paul Zimmer, DavisCup.com
Go Jo!
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