Richard Gasquet, the former world No. 7 tennis player, has announced his retirement from professional tennis after the 2023 Roland Garros tournament. The 38-year-old Frenchman has enjoyed a successful career, winning 16 ATP Tour titles, including the 2022 Auckland Open.
Gasquet has also achieved notable success in Grand Slams, reaching the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2007 and 2015, and the US Open in 2013. He has also competed in the ATP Finals twice, in 2007 and 2013.
Throughout his career, Gasquet has earned 605 tour-level wins, the third-most among active players behind only Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. He has also recorded 36 victories against Top 10 opponents.
In an interview with French national sports daily L’Equipe, Gasquet explained his decision to retire: “I think that it is the best moment for me to do it. It is the best tournament to do it. It’s magnificent, we have the chance being French to be able to stop in these kind of incredible places. An end, it’s always complicated, all the former great players always told me it’s not easy to announce. You never know when, how, where. Here, in any case, it is obvious.”
Gasquet’s retirement will mark the end of an era in French tennis. He has been a consistent performer for over two decades, representing his country with distinction in Davis Cup and Olympic competition. His elegant style of play and unwavering determination have made him a fan favorite around the world.
