Gael Monfils, seventh in the ATP standings, and Richard Gasquet (13th) were the other two players captain Guy Forget picked for the Sept. 16-18 contest in Cordoba, Spain.

Michael Llodra and Julien Benneteau were selected as substitutes.

World No. 11 Tsonga reached the US Open quarterfinals on Monday by beating American Mardy Fish and world No. 12 Simon will be out to emulate his compatriot when he faces John Isner later on Tuesday.