No JWT @ the US Open

[EaglesPhan36]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/23713229

The world number eight is not fully fit after a knee problem forced him to withdraw during his second-round match at Wimbledon in June.


"It would be stupid to go there knowing full well that I have no chance because I'm not prepared enough," the Frenchman, 28, told his website.



The US Open at Flushing Meadows begins on 26 August, with Britain's Andy Murray the defending champion.
"I have to take care of me and make sure I can play 100%," said Tsonga.


"The doctors told me that it would be at least two months for my tendon to partially heal and five months to be completely healed."

Sounds moreso like he is done for the year if he wants to be 100% again.

[ParlayininHTown]

Smart move IMO. Tsonga's ranking will drop farther, but he had no shot to win the Open with the likes of Djokovic, Nadal, Murray, and JJ's personal favorite, Del Petro, in the mix. Better to ensure he's 100 percent so this doesn't linger into next season.