By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Thursday, Might 29, 2025
Photograph credit score: Shi Tang/Getty
French veteran Richard Gasquet is having fun with his closing 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 associates 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 mentioned he nonetheless can’t consider his professional tennis profession is over, however he’s wanting ahead to the subsequent chapter.
“It is a bit unusual that it is over. I would not have the ability to 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 comfortable, comfortable 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 mentioned. “It is not at all times straightforward in all places, every single day. So to complete right this moment on Chatrier towards 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 match. It is a bit unusual, as a result of there is no such thing as a stress tomorrow. There isn’t a restoration. There isn’t a coaching. There isn’t a garden tennis. So that is probably the most astonishing factor. I’ve acquired my thoughts simply telling me that I’ve acquired to get well and relaxation.”
Nadal, who additionally loved his personal farewell ceremony in Paris a number of days in the past, posted a heartfelt message on social media to his good friend 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 courtroom. Lots of of tournaments, cities, matches…All through your nice profession your expertise has been acknowledged worldwide and I’m comfortable 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 taking part in. 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 mentioned. “However to do it with out stress, with out coaching, only for the pleasure might be unbelievable. I’ll proceed doing that.
“I benefit from the recreation. I like taking part in, and that is one thing I’ve at all times cherished.”
