Shanghai: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was at his athletic best on Saturday as he put Rafael Nadal's comeback on ice and reached his first Shanghai Masters final with a thrilling 6-4, 0-6, 7-5 victory.


Jo-Wilfried Tsonga celebrates his semi-final win over Rafael Nadal in Shanghai on Saturday. Pic:AP/PTI

The mercurial Frenchman recovered from an embarrassing 6-0 'bagel' in the second set to take charge of a thrilling decider, highlighted by his diving volley to bring up match point.