Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 24, 2022 France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reacts after playing his final match before retiring, after losing his first round match against Norway's Casper Ruud REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
(Reuters) - Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's battling performance in the final match of his career proved to be a source of inspiration for compatriot Gilles Simon, who defeated Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta in a gruelling five-setter at the French Open.
Former world number six Simon, playing after Tsonga's loss to Casper Ruud on Tuesday, said his former Davis Cup team mate's spirited showing had spurred him on to a 6-4 6-4 4-6 1-6 6-4 first-round win.
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