By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Thursday, Could 29, 2025
Picture 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 buddies 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 mentioned he nonetheless can’t consider his professional tennis profession is over, however he’s trying ahead to the following chapter.
“It is a little 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 not actually taken all of it in but. However I am completely satisfied, completely satisfied to complete right here at virtually thirty 9 years previous.
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 understand, you by no means know what may occur in your final event,” Gasquet mentioned. “It is not all the time simple all over the place, day by day. So to complete at this time on Chatrier towards the primary on the planet, it is a great finish for me.
“So I am very proud of what I used to be capable of do for this event. It is a little bit 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 acquired my thoughts simply telling me that I’ve acquired to get better 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 buddy who has identified since they competed as younger youngsters over 20 years in the past.
Expensive @richardgasquet1… Since we have been children we have now 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 satisfied that at this time you have been capable of 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, that is why I do know I’ll play, as a result of I get pleasure from it. I’ve all the time loved it,” Gasquet mentioned. “However to do it with out stress, with out coaching, only for the pleasure shall be improbable. I’ll proceed doing that.
“I benefit from the sport. I really like enjoying, and that is one thing I’ve all the time liked.”
