By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Thursday, Might 29, 2025
Photograph credit score: Shi Tang/Getty
French veteran Richard Gasquet is having fun with his last bow at his dwelling Grand Slam and says he has no regrets on calling time on his standout profession.
Gasquet, 38, concluded his profession with a second-round loss to World No. 1 Jannik Sinner 63 60 64 in entrance of an appreciative and adoring Paris crowd.
After the match, Gasquet loved a particular ceremony from the French Tennis Federation that included remarks from his pals and rivals on tour together with Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Gilles Simon, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and extra.
Gasquet garnering loads of respect from his friends on tour#RolandGarros pic.twitter.com/4f6OgHus2Y
— Cracked Racquets ® (@CrackedRacquets) Might 29, 2025
In his press convention, Gasquet stated he nonetheless can’t imagine his professional tennis profession is over, however he’s trying ahead to the subsequent chapter.
“It is somewhat unusual that it is over. I would not be capable of state the opposite. It’s unusual to complete right here, as a result of I have never actually taken all of it in but. However I am completely happy, completely happy to complete right here at virtually thirty 9 years previous.
Merci Richard 🥹#RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/VXuzIqC5Lh
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) Might 29, 2025
“I could not have dreamt of a greater finish, as a result of, you already know, you by no means know what might occur in your final match,” Gasquet stated. “It is not at all times simple in every single place, day-after-day. So to complete right this moment on Chatrier towards the primary on the planet, it is a fantastic finish for me.
“So I am very pleased with what I used to be in a position to do for this match. It is somewhat unusual, as a result of there isn’t a stress tomorrow. There isn’t any restoration. There isn’t any coaching. There isn’t any garden tennis. So that is probably the most astonishing factor. I’ve received my thoughts simply telling me that I’ve received to recuperate and relaxation.”
Nadal, who additionally loved his personal farewell ceremony in Paris just a few days in the past, posted a heartfelt message on social media to his pal who has identified since they competed as younger youngsters over 20 years in the past.
Pricey @richardgasquet1… Since we have been children we’ve got shared so many moments collectively on and off the court docket. A whole lot of tournaments, cities, matches…All through your nice profession your expertise has been acknowledged worldwide and I’m completely happy that right this moment you have been in a position to say goodbye to… pic.twitter.com/Phw93TQdmu
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) Might 29, 2025
Gasquet, earned 610 profession ATP Tour wins, 16 profession titles, over $21 million in prize cash, and a profession excessive World No. 7 rating.
What’s subsequent? Extra tennis, however for enjoyable and love of the game.
“Sure. I take pleasure in enjoying. To play only for pleasure, this is the reason I do know I’ll play, as a result of I take pleasure in it. I’ve at all times loved it,” Gasquet stated. “However to do it with out stress, with out coaching, only for the pleasure can be improbable. I’ll proceed doing that.
“I benefit from the recreation. I like enjoying, and that is one thing I’ve at all times cherished.”
