Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's parents Evelyne (left) and Didier (right) stand during the Australian National Anthem prior to the men's final.
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Australian Open finalist Tsonga's resemblance to a young Muhammad Ali has caused quite a stir at the year's first Grand Slam.
The young French tennis player does, however, have a more tangible connection with the former world heavyweight boxing champion.
Tsonga's father Didier, who arrived in Australia on Sunday, was at the famous 1974 "Rumble in The Jungle" fight in the former Zaire between Ali and then world champion George Foreman.
"My father was at the fight at Kinshasa because he's from Brazzaville," Tsonga told an astonished press pack on Saturday. "He took some photos, so I have some souvenirs."
Photographs: Getty Images
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