Jo Wilfried Tsonga qualified Tuesday for the semifinals of Roland Garros. The Franco-Congolese beat Roger Federer in three sets (7-5, 6-3, 6-3) The French number one is facing on Thursday David Ferrer, the world number four.
The French player is now concentrated. A new attitude which suggests that the champion has all the chances to win this tournament.
“It’s amazing to be here. I cannot ask for more. I play great. Once I win against a guy (Federer) who won everything, he says. Today it’s my turn. This is extraordinary. I did not expect to get this far without losing a set. “
“Ferrer has not lost a single set either. Hopefully I’ll make a huge game. I believe in my chances. I will give 100% ‘
“The most important at this level is to stay in my routine, in what I’ve done so far and tackle the next game in the best way possible. “
“I have got the appropriate weapons. I am more and more regular, I hit a lot harder than him, I use it a lot better than him. “
“I’m getting more experience in this kind of time because I have lived a few. I beat Roger at Wimbledon quarterfinals [2011]. I had still said ‘this time around, I can go after.’ (…) I know that rejoicing in this kind of game, that’s fine, but it takes a lot of energy. The key for me is to stay in it to go further. “