Jo Wilfried Tsonga has had quite an impressive year, and it appears that he is "here to stay" on the ATP Tour.  After watching his run to the Australian Open finals, I questioned if his game would be consistent enough to challenge the big dogs on tour.  Tsonga's heavy ground strokes can put anyone on the defensive, and it's clear that he can keep the ball in play consistently, with that lethal "Marat Safin-like" two handed backhand...it appears there may be more Grand Slam success in his future.  Bangkok will be a rematch of the Aussie Open finals, as Novak Djokovic looks to continue his dominance over Tsonga.  Expect to see Novak win a tight two set grind. 

Furthermore, Andy Roddick is playing great tennis, as he is set to face Dudi Sela in the Beijing title match.  Andy started 2008 with singles titles in Dubai and San Jose; and after a few setbacks with injuries, it appears that A-Rod is on his way to title #3.  It's a little ironic that Roddick didn't make the trip to Beijing for the Olympics, and is now playing in an event there?!  I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.