Djokovic vs Tsonga: Will Tsonga be able to do the conga at the final?

As much as I want Novak Djokovic to win at the 2008 Australian Open, my instinct said Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will create history by winning at the Rod Laver Arena.

The joker and the gentle giant have never met each other. Both have defeated the world no. 1 and world no. 2 players in the semifinal. Hence, it is quite hard to predict who's going to take the Grand Slam. This is definitely a match not to be missed.

Tsonga said he goes into the title bout with nothing to lose and fighting against the odds.

"It's the same, because Nadal is number two in the world and Djokovic three."

"Both of them won a lot of tournaments and they have more experience than me. I'll just do my best, and that's it. I will see what happens on the court. If I win, that's unbelievable. And if I lose, I did my best, so no problem."

Djokovic goes in with respect for the Frenchman.

"Tsonga is coming up. He's just amazing athlete," said the Serb.

"He's been performing some impressive tennis in these two weeks. As I did. I still haven't lost even a set here in Australian Open, which is amazing. It's gonna be interesting to see young players playing against each other. Obviously, we will not have anything to lose."

Djokovic predicted that he and Tsonga will be equally motivated, "even though looking at the rankings I would be the favorite. But it's finals, so anything can happen."

Tsonga already make his country proud by being in the final. Here he is flying the French flag from the top of the tennis centre a day before the final match.

Tsonga taking time off during the training session. He is definitely making a lot of new fans here in Australia. Djokovic is nowhere to be seen.

(All photos from Getty Images)

7 drop shot(s):

1. FL Sam said,

   I still think that the Joker will win the AO. He is more experience and hungry for his 1st Grand Slam.
   
   If Ali wins, it will be one of the greatest upset at AO. :)

   on 11:09 PM  

   
   
2. hcfoo said,

   Sam: hahaha...i agree with you it will be the greatest upset if Tsonga wins. I seriously hope not. Hey, you are right, Djokovic never win any Grand Slam before.

   on 1:22 AM  

   
   
3. esther said,

   You never know what Jo-willy will bringing out today... haha
   
   If he serves like he did in previous matches, gosh, probably another 5-setters epic...haha...
   
   He beaten the most of the hard courts/ carpet expertise, Murray, Hewitt, Youhzny, Gasquet. :P
   And now, Nole!!!
   
   Anyway, i hope Nole rules though he's abit arrogant right now. haha..
   
   Ajmo Nole !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   on 9:21 AM  

   
   
4. hcfoo said,

   Esther: I guess Tsonga has nothing to lose and I bet he'll go all out making history. He's been taking a break for 2 days now and hopefully it's not going to affect his rhythm. Ah.. it's going to be an exciting match!

   on 9:43 AM  

   
   
5. Che-Cheh said,

   Aiyar Djokovic won. It was an intense final!

   on 9:21 PM  

   
   
6. hcfoo said,

   Che-Cheh: Aiyar, you don't support Djokovic.

   on 1:07 PM  

   
   
7. Shireen Loh said,

   Jo is a hottie!! Hope he not gay *yikes*

   on 4:41 PM  

   
   

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