Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will be up against Milos Raonic on Sunday in a crucial Davis Cup contestYou can watch and bet on Tsonga v Raonic live for free at bet365 > live tennisJo Wilfried Tsonga is the highest ranked player in France’s Davis Cup team, and his performances this year will most likely be a huge factor in determining the success of his side. He got his first singles rubber of this year’s event underway with a convincing 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 win over Vasek Pospisil, and he might have the chance to finish off the tie when he faces Milos Raonic on Sunday.
“I played well,” remarked the world No. 6 after the match. “I was really aggressive at the beginning and it gave me the opportunity to win this one in straight sets. It was my goal to put a lot of pressure on him and I did it well. He’s young and he needs some experience like this to improve his game, but it was a good victory for me and the French team.”
Raonic may also be in with a chance of sealing victory for his nation, and a lot hangs on the outcome of the doubles rubber. He pulled Canada level on Friday with a 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 win over Julien Benneteau.
“My job is to take care of my serve and hopefully the rest goes the right way and I did that and that’s always a goal and I’m really happy with that,” commented Raonic. “What I did well was keep a really good level for the whole match and the focus I maintained really paid off.”
Sunday’s clash should be a fascinating one. Both of these men have a lot of power, and there will surely be plenty of big winners and aces. Tsonga should be able to edge it, but there’s no guarantee of a win for the Frenchman.
