Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray pay tribute to retiring Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at French Open

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray all paid tribute to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga during an emotional farewell at the French Open. Tsonga is retiring from tennis after his four-set defeat to eighth seed Casper Ruud at the French Open. Ad/> The 37-year-old, a former world No.

5 who won 467 tour-level matches, was in tears as he served to stay in the match. Tennis'It would be amazing' — Henman urges 'icons' Federer and Serena to go out 'on big stage'3 HOURS AGO He was given an incredible ovation by the crowd on Court Philippe Chatrier and was greeted on court by his former France Davis Cup team-mates Gilles Simon, Richard Gasquet and Gael Monfils. There was also a tribute video played with messages from some of the greats of the game.

Federer said: “Hi Jo, I wanted to congratulate you on an amazing career and it was a pleasure to share the court with and play against you, even to lose against you! “We had some great battles; enjoy the moment in Paris with all your friends and family, in front of all your adoring spectators.” Tsonga given incredible send-off at French Open Auger-Aliassime on 'big brother' Tsonga Djokovic added: “Jo is one of the most charismatic tennis players ever to play the game. I’ve was very happy to share the court with him many times. “We get along well and he’s a really nice guy.

He brought a lot of positive attention and popularity to our sport not just because of his dynamic game style, but also his charisma and his personality, so it’s a big loss for professional men’s tennis to have him retire. I wish him all the best, and he definitely should be happy about his career and his achievements. He’s made his mark and his legacy in our sport.” Tsonga’s career highlights include