Aussie Popyrin has Open win over Tsonga

By Glenn Cullen
Updated January 21 2020 - 9:48pm, first published 9:44pm
Alexei Popyrin is in the second round of the Australian Open after Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retired.
Alexei Popyrin is in the second round of the Australian Open after Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retired.

Alexei Popyrin admitted defeating childhood hero Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was a bittersweet moment after the the Frenchman pulled out injured during their Australian Open first round clash.