Aus Open: Tsonga beats Herbert to move into fourth round

Former finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has advanced to the fourth round at Melbourne Park with a 6-4, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4) win over fellow Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

Jo-Wilfred Tsonga celebrates his win over Pierre-Hugues Herbert in straight sets.

Former finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has advanced to the fourth round at Melbourne Park with a 6-4, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4) win over fellow Frenchman Pierre-Hugues Herbert.

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Tsonga and qualifier Herbert were two of the five French players into the third round from the 13 who started in the main men's draw. Tsonga, the 2008 runner-up to Novak Djokovic, reached the round of 16 for the seventh time.

He will face Kei Nishikori, who defeated Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, in the next round.