The 2007 Australian Open runner-up fired down 11 aces on the way to a 6-3, 6-3 victory, a result which leaves him seventh in the world rankings.
Tsonga is well aware that if he holds on to his ranking he will qualify for the ATP Tour Finals in London in November, an event which is open to the world's top eight players.
Britain's Andy Murray is already assured of a place as are Wimbledon champion Roger Federer, US Open holder Juan Martin del Potro and world number two Rafael Nadal.
Novak Djokovic has also qualified and is due to contest the rain-delayed final of the China Open against Marin Cilic later today [Sunday].
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