Jo-Wilfried Tsonga feels right at home Down Under Tennis player Jo Wilfried Tsonga at the Grand Hyatt Hotelin Melbourne. FRENCHMAN Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has only fond memories of Australia and Melbourne. The 28-year-old finished runner-up to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open in 2008, and ever since he has endeared himself to Aussie fans. Tsonga caught up with Confidential at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne today, where he is staying, after having a hit with competition winners from a Diabetes Australia auction. "I always like to be in Australia, I like this country," he said. I have some good memories, the people are always so nice to me here. Off the court he said he doesn't have much time to explore the city but he hopes that will change in the future. "I hope to come back later after my career ends and do many things," he said. Tsonga is ranked 10 in the world and he has high hopes for the Australian Open starting on Monday. "I feel really good," he said. I had a good week in Perth and I feel I'm really ready to go for the Australian Open. Tsonga played Roger Federer at his charity exhibition night on Wednesday, losing in three sets. TWO superstars of women's tennis - Maria Sharapova and Li Na - will appear on the riverside at Crown tomorrow afternoon. Li will be on stage at 3pm greeting fans while Sharapova will follow at 5pm.