By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Thursday, Could 29, 2025
Photograph credit score: Shi Tang/Getty
French veteran Richard Gasquet is having fun with his ultimate bow at his house 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 mates 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) Could 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 However I am completely happy, completely happy to complete right here at virtually thirty 9 years outdated.
Merci Richard 🥹#RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/VXuzIqC5Lh
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) Could 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 event,” Gasquet stated. “It is not at all times simple in every single place, day by day. So to complete immediately on Chatrier in opposition to the primary on this planet, it is a great finish for me.
“So I am very proud of what I used to be in a position to do for this event. It is somewhat unusual, as a result of there isn’t a stress tomorrow. There is no such thing as a restoration. There is no such thing as a coaching. There is no such thing as a garden tennis. So that is probably the most astonishing factor. I’ve obtained my thoughts simply telling me that I’ve obtained to get better 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 had been children we now have shared so many moments collectively on and off the court docket. Lots of of tournaments, cities, matches…All through your nice profession your expertise has been acknowledged worldwide and I’m completely happy that immediately you had been in a position to say goodbye to… pic.twitter.com/Phw93TQdmu
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) Could 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 get pleasure from enjoying. To play only for pleasure, because of this I do know I will play, as a result of I get pleasure from it. I’ve at all times loved it,” Gasquet stated. “However to do it with out stress, with out coaching, only for the pleasure will likely be incredible. I will proceed doing that.
“I benefit from the sport. I really like enjoying, and that is one thing I’ve at all times beloved.”
