Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?
- By Elizabeth Sy
- Paris
- Last updated on
Hot news
- Buzz November 24, 2024
- Breaking Up November 16, 2024
- Rumor Central November 2024
According to a top source, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the tennis player's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 24/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Tsonga for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 39-year-old tennis player, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Tsonga so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the tennis player have already been named ‘French Of The Year’ by some major French newspapers and even ‘Le Mans Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Le Mans (Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the tennis player was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“#TsongaPOY. Logical choice though I wouldn't have made the same one.”
— @TomMiller, 23 Nov 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveJo-Wilfried”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 23 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Jo-Wilfried Tsonga?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 23 Nov 2024
Could 2024 officially be the Year of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?
© 2024 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga: Recent News
- Pets November 18, 2024
- Love November 24, 2024
- Babies November 22, 2024
Celebrity Central