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Miami Open: Top Mens Contenders

By Nate Slaymaker

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Mar 23, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Jo-Wilfried Tsonga reacts against Marcos Baghdatis (not pictured) on day seven of the Sony Open at Crandon Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

If Tsonga is back to form, he is the type of player that can run off consecutive impressive performances that it takes to earn a major title.

7. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

2015 Record: 0-0

Career at Miami: 15-7

Best Finish at Miami: QF (’12, ’10, ’09)

Tsonga makes his return to the tour this week at the Miami Open. He is seeded No.11 and could have a difficult path. He and his team have been very cautious about his return. If Tsonga is back to form, he is the type of player that can run off the consecutive impressive performances that it takes to earn a major title.

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Tsonga has always been a player that didn’t quite live up to the expectations or potential. He was often thought as the one who could break the dominance of Federer and Nadal. Djokovic took that honor, but Tsonga is still held in high regard. He will turn 30 next month and his body is showing the signs of age. Yet anyone who watches him play sees the passion he has for tennis and the desire to take the next step.

Tsonga can put on a show. The potential round of 32 match against his countryman Gael Monfils could be the most entertaining of the tournament. Tsonga has the talent to go deep. Is his body ready for top level competition?

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