But it's his singular weapon--a devastating forehand that puts enough topspin on the ball to keep opponents running around in circles--that has pushed him to legendary status.
Later, Tsonga attempted a down-the-line forehand winner, a tough shot because the ball must travel over the outside of the net, which is six inches higher than the middle.
At the moment, the racket's technology can identify the type of shot a player hits (forehand, backhand, serve), the kind of spin a player imparts on the ball and the power of a swing.