38-Year-Old French Star Joins Tennis Stalwarts John McEnroe, Chris Evert, and Martina Navratilova in Taking up a Similar Career Path Post Retirement

With the Roland Garros just around the corner, the former world No. 5 and French tennis icon Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is gearing up to take on a new role as a sports commentator. It’s a common trajectory for retired tennis players to segue into broadcasting. Tsonga is excited to impart his love for tennis and wealth of knowledge to avid viewers tuning in. Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, and John McEnroe, along with other retired tennis players have enjoyed their stints as a commentator for Prime Video.

The veterans possess a rich comprehension of the strategic undertakings, techniques, and mental and physical stresses involved in the game. These tennis legends have made smooth career transitions and have influential reviews to their spectators through sports journalism.

French tennis veteran might soon join the commentary team at Prime Video

Tsonga is embarking on a new journey in the world of sports journalism. By making his debut as a sports commentator, he is following in the footsteps of other tennis greats. The tennis veteran will surely add his unique perspective to the match coverage. Numerous tennis fans are excited to hear Tsonga’s expert insights and analysis. Tsonga has a wealth of experience to draw upon, and his insights could be highly informative for viewers. Furthermore, his addition as a commentator for Prime Video could attract more viewers to the platform and enhance the overall viewing experience.

Tsonga’s extensive experience and success on the tour, make him a natural fit for the role of a commentator. As a commentator, Tsonga will have to analyze and provide insights into the matches he is covering. He will also be expected to conduct interviews and provide post-match analysis. The former tennis player has already shown an aptitude for this in his post-match interviews as a player, where he was always articulate and engaging.

A fan account shared the exciting news on Instagram. It shared, ”  🎾 Like John McEnroe, Chris Evert, Boris Becker or Martina Navratilova, Jo-Wilfried Tonga could turn to sports journalism 🎙. 👉 The former world number 5 will make his first experience as a sports commentator for Prime Video during the French Open.”

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The count also questioned fans, ” What do you think of these career moves? Who better than a former tennis professional to comment on matches on the ATP and WTA tours? 🔥 . #setandsmash #atp #wta #tennis #tsonga #commentator #mcenroe #evert #becker #navratilova. ”

Tsonga once shared his voice after his last match

When questioned about the aspects of tennis he will miss the most following his retirement, Tsonga, once explained the difference between life on and off the court. He emphasized that in real life, one needs to be cautious of not hurting others, whereas, on the tennis court, there is complete freedom to express oneself. Tsonga mentioned that this freedom is what he will miss the most after his retirement.

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According to Tsonga, in the real world, it can be challenging to be passionate or intense as you do not want to come across as impolite or offensive. In contrast, tennis provides an avenue to express oneself without any constraints. This sense of liberation and authenticity is what Tsonga will miss the most following his retirement.