Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has announced that he will be unable to compete at this year’s Australian Open due to an injury to his right forearm.



It’s with a big disappointment that I have to postpone today the start of my season... http://t.co/U2cgcJmSYa pic.twitter.com/a2knkbYJYw — Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (@tsonga7) January 7, 2015



The former Australian Open finalist took to Facebook to make the following announcement:

“It’s with a big disappointment that I have to postpone today the start of my season declining the Australian Open. I’m still suffering from a forearm inflammation (intersection syndrome ) and that prevents me being at 100% of my capacities in a competition. Then I’m going to receive over 3 weeks all the needed treatments to be able to be back on track in the best conditions. Thanks to all of you for your numerous messages and for the support you are giving me!”