Tsonga comes to aid of ball girl in distress
We all know Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is an amazing athlete, but he's also a gentleman, as he showed when he helped out a ball girl in distress at the Australian Open.
Towards the end of his second round win over Aussie Omar Jasika, Tsonga noticed the young girl appeared to be crying.
GRATEFUL: Ballgirl thanks Tsonga for compassion
It was later revealed that she had been feeling unwell and had a slight fever.
The Frenchman took her under his wing and ushered her towards the sidelines, much to the delight of the crowd.
And it's not the first time we've seen a player come to the aid on an unwell ball kid at Melbourne Park.
On Monday, Carla Suarez Navarro noticed a young boy struggling in the oppressive heat and promptly walked him to the bench and got him some help.
Tsonga's actions were lauded by fans on social media:
@7Sport It was a lovey to see such kindness & compassion ...hope she is feeling better...the ballkids do such a fantastic job! #AusOpen2016
— Ami Western (@AmiWestern) January 20, 2016
@7Sport @tsonga7 So kind of you to make sure the ball girl was ok! True sportsman #AusOpen #7sport
— Dee (@Dabutafly) January 20, 2016
@7Sport Loving this JWT. Kind hearted.
— Sharon McKay (@WingedCharm) January 20, 2016
@7Sport what a gentleman and a good human...
— Willie (@Chechoantonia) January 20, 2016
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is a class act. #ausopen https://t.co/KCFNJpyIpO
— Michael Shillito (@tealfooty) January 20, 2016
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