Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is a retired French professional tennis player, born on April 17, 1985, in Le Mans, France. He turned professional in 2004 and quickly gained recognition for his powerful serve and athleticism. Tsonga reached a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 5 in 2012 and won 18 ATP titles during his career. Tsonga is best known for his performance at the Australian Open, where he reached the semifinals in 2008 and 2010. He also represented France in the Davis Cup, helping the team win the title in 2010. His charismatic playing style and sportsmanship made him a fan favorite.