Tsonga pulls off incredible backhand winner

Days ago he was a gentleman beyond words and now he has proved he is also a super athlete.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pulled off an incredible backhand winner during his third round match against fellow Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

Watch as Herbert loops the ball over Tsonga forcing him to retrieve before unleashing a spectacular winner to save the set.

The moment comes two days after he assisted an ill ball girl from the court during his second round win over Aussie Omar Jasika.

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