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Tsonga is saying his parents valued good manners more than athletic success. The quote contrasts being the best at tennis with being polite, and it presents politeness as the more important lesson.
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Originally said in English.
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About Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
French former professional tennis player, born 1985
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is a French former professional tennis player. Born in 1985, he became a familiar figure on the ATP Tour and reached a career-high world ranking of No. 5 in February 2012. Tsonga won 18 singles titles, including two Masters 1000 events, and reached the final of the 2008 Australian Open. His career placed him among the leading players of his era, with results that reflected power, athleticism, and consistency at the top level.
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