By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Thursday, Could 29, 2025
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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 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) May 29, 2025
In his press convention, Gasquet stated he nonetheless can’t consider his professional tennis profession is over, however he’s trying ahead to the subsequent chapter.
“It is a little bit unusual that it is over. I would not be capable 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 However I am blissful, blissful to complete right here at virtually thirty 9 years outdated.
Merci Richard 🥹#RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/VXuzIqC5Lh
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) May 29, 2025
“I could not have dreamt of a greater finish, as a result of, you recognize, you by no means know what might occur in your final event,” Gasquet stated. “It is not at all times simple in all places, every single day. So to complete as we speak on Chatrier in opposition to the primary on the planet, it is a great finish for me.
“So I am very pleased with what I used to be in a position to do for this event. It is a little bit unusual, as a result of there isn’t any stress tomorrow. There isn’t a restoration. There isn’t a coaching. There isn’t a garden tennis. So that is essentially the most astonishing factor. I’ve bought my thoughts simply telling me that I’ve bought 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 buddy who has recognized since they competed as younger youngsters over 20 years in the past.
Expensive @richardgasquet1… Since we have been children we’ve 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 blissful that as we speak you have been in a position to say goodbye to… pic.twitter.com/Phw93TQdmu
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) May 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 taking part in. To play only for pleasure, this is the reason 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 shall be incredible. I will proceed doing that.
“I benefit from the recreation. I like taking part in, and that is one thing I’ve at all times liked.”
