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Daily Tribune
a day ago
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- Daily Tribune
Sinner thrashes retiring Gasquet at French Open, Zverev, Andreeva through
AFP | Paris Jannik Sinner ended the retiring Richard Gasquet's career with a one-sided victory at the French Open yesterday, while Novak Djokovic looks to sharpen his game in the second round in his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title. Women's second seed and former Roland Garros finalist Coco Gauff also targets a place in the last 32, after 18-year-old contender Mirra Andreeva cruised through. World number one Sinner had no trouble in seeing off the 38-year-old Gasquet, playing at the tournament for the 22nd and final time, 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 in under two hours. Sinner made his comeback from a three-month doping ban at the Italian Open earlier in May, reaching the final before losing in straight sets to reigning Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz. He was in fine form against Gasquet, saving three break points to serve out the first set before dominating the rest of the match on Court Philippe Chatrier. 'I'm very happy to be in the third round,' Sinner told the crowd after setting up a thirdround meeting with Czech Jiri Lehecka. 'Thank you for being very fair with me today, I know what was at stake... It's your (Gasquet's) moment. Congrats on an amazJannik Sinner ing career.'
Canada Standard
a day ago
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- Canada Standard
French Open Day 5: Sinner thrashes Gasquet as Djokovic, Gauff advance
Frenchman Richard Gasquet headed into retirement on Thursday after a straight-sets loss to world number one Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros while Novak Djokovic beat Corentin Moutet. Women's second seed Coco Gauff, meanwhile, booked a place in the last 32 while 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva, playing her first Grand Slam as a top-10 seed,cruised through. Jannik Sinnerended the retiringRichard Gasquet's career with a one-sided victory at theFrench Openon Thursday, whileNovak Djokovicsuccessfully continued hisGrand Slamrecord bid at Roland Garros. Women's second seed and former finalist Coco Gauff booked a place in the last 32, after 18-year-old contender Mirra Andreeva cruised through. World number one Sinner had no trouble in seeing off the 38-year-old Gasquet, playing at the tournament for the 22nd and final time, 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 in under two hours. Sinner made his comeback from a three-monthdopingban at the Italian Open earlier in May, reaching the final before losing in straight sets to reigning Roland Garros championCarlos Alcaraz. He was in fine form against Gasquet, saving three break points to serve out the first set before dominating the rest of the match on Court Philippe Chatrier. Watch moreRichard Gasquet bids farewell to tennis, Arthur Fils wins at French Open "Thank you for being very fair with me today, I know what was at stake... It's your (Gasquet's) moment. Congrats on an amazing career," Sinner told the crowd after setting up a third-round meeting with Czech Jiri Lehecka. Djokovic continued his bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title by downing Frenchman Corentin Moutet in straight sets, despite needing a medical time-out to treat apparent blisters on his foot. The 38-year-old, who became just the third man to win 100 ATP titles last week in Geneva, eventually put away an obdurate Moutet, winning 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/1) after three hours and five minutes. The Serb will next play either Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov or Austrian qualifier Filip Misolic, as he edges closer to a possible quarter-final clash with Alexander Zverev. "I think in general I played well," Djokovic said after an impressive display against an awkward opponent who missed a set point in the third. "I came to Roland Garros with more confidence, good feelings... Hopefully I can continue like that." Zverev, Fils progress Third seed Zverev bounced back from losing the first set in a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 win over Dutchman Jesper de Jong. The German, who lost last year's final to Alcaraz in five sets, will next face Italian Flavio Cobolli on Saturday for a last-16 berth. Australian ninth seed Alex de Minaur's run of reaching four consecutive Grand Slam quarter-finals was ended as he blew a two-set lead to lose 2-6, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 to Alexander Bublik. Czech teenager Jakub Mensik, the Miami Open champion, also suffered a collapse from two sets up in a 2-6, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 defeat by Grand Slam debutant Henrique Rocha of Portugal. Home hope Arthur Fils narrowly avoided suffering a similar fate though. The 14th seed fought back from a break down in the deciding set to grab a dramatic 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4), 2-6, 0-6, 6-4 victory over Spaniard Jaume Munar on a raucous Court Suzanne Lenglen despite battling a back injury. Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca reached the third round of a Grand Slam event for the first time with a straight-sets win against French wildcard Pierre-Hugues Herbert. The 18-year-old will next face British fifth seed Jack Draper, who beat Gael Monfils in four sets in a gripping night session match. Gauff, Andreeva through Gauff struggled with her serve but did enough to claim a 6-2, 6-4 win over 2024 French Open girls' champion Tereza Valentova. She only managed one hold of serve in a scrappy second set but broke her 18-year-old Czech opponent eight times in the match to secure a third-round meeting with Marie Bouzkova. The American is targeting a first title since last year's WTA Finals, having come up just short in Madrid and Rome. "I could have been more aggressive on serve but the return game was good," Gauff said. Sixth seed Andreeva, who had an impressive run to the semi-finals at Roland Garros last year, brushed side American Ashlyn Krueger 6-3, 6-4. Andreeva is playing her first Grand Slam as a top-10 seed after capturing WTA 1000 series titles in Dubai and Indian Wells. "I'm just happy that I stayed calm during the match, and I'm happy that I overcame some little difficulties throughout the match," said the Russian. Third seed Jessica Pegula beat fellow American Ann Li 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) and will face formerWimbledonwinner Marketa Vondrousova in the third round. Madison Keys, who won her maiden Grand Slam title at theAustralian Openin January, saw off Katie Boulter 6-1, 6-3. Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova was knocked out, though, dispatched 6-0, 6-3 by Russian Veronika Kudermetova. (FRANCE 24 with AFP) Originally published on France24
New Indian Express
a day ago
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- New Indian Express
Richard Gasquet ends 23-year career after loss to Jannik Sinner at French Open
PARIS: Richard Gasquet ended his 23-year professional career Thursday with a 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 loss to top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the second round of the French Open. The 38-year-old Frenchman received a standing ovation and an honorary trophy during a post-match ceremony on Court Philippe-Chatrier. Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga appeared in a video tribute that was broadcast on the stadium's screen. Gasquet had announced earlier this year that Roland-Garros would be his final tournament. 'I couldn't dream of a better ending than having my last match on this court,' Gasquet said after losing to Sinner. 'I will keep loving tennis until the end of my life.' Rafael Nadal paid tribute to Gasquet in a post on his social media channels. Nadal's Instagram account featured photos of the pair through the years. 'Since we were kids we have shared so many moments together on and off the court. Hundreds of tournaments, cities, matches,' the 14-time French Open champion wrote. 'Throughout your great career your talent has been recognized worldwide and I am happy that today you were able to say goodbye to tennis in such a special place as (Roland-Garros). I wish you all the best in the future!' Gasquet reached a career-high No. 7 ranking in 2007 and made three major semifinals — twice at Wimbledon and once at the U.S. Open — but never reached a Grand Slam final. He won 16 ATP titles and was part of the French team that lifted the Davis Cup in 2017. He played over 1,000 matches during a career that began in 2002. This was his 22nd participation at the French Open.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Gasquet hangs up racket, eyes other sports without fear of injury
PARIS: Richard Gasquet's racket will rest from combat following his Roland Garros defeat by Jannik Sinner on Thursday but the French veteran said he will pivot to football, padel and golf in his retirement without worrying about injuring himself. Former world number seven Gasquet, who lifted 16 singles titles and the men's doubles bronze at the 2012 London Olympics, announced that he would call time on his long career after his home Grand Slam. He went out after a 6-3 6-0 6-4 defeat by Sinner on Court Philippe Chatrier but it was not long before he began planning his immediate future. "My trainer is sitting here, so we'll talk about that. We're going to look at football. I'm interested in that," Gasquet told reporters in French. "I haven't kicked a ball in 10 years because I'm afraid of getting hurt. This evening I'm happy to be able to tell myself that I'm finally going to be able to play football again and perhaps golf and padel again. "It's good to stop because I've given everything to tennis over the last few years so I didn't get silly injuries. Now I'm saying to myself that we're going to be ... able to organise other sporting events, and that's great." Gasquet, who turned professional in 2002 when Sinner was still in his crib, said it felt strange that his career was over but was thankful to go out on the biggest stage against the world's best player by ranking. "I haven't really taken it all in yet. I'm happy to finish at practically 39," he added. "I couldn't have dreamt of a better end, because you never know what could happen in your last tournament. It's not always easy everywhere. To finish today on Chatrier against the world number one, it's a wonderful end for me. "I'm very happy with what I was able to do for this event."
GMA Network
2 days ago
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- GMA Network
Sinner sends Gasquet into retirement, Djokovic marches on in French Open
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 29, 2025 France's Richard Gasquet poses with Italy's Jannik Sinner after playing his last professional tennis match REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes PARIS, May 29 (Reuters) - French Open veteran Richard Gasquet's career ended in defeat by Jannik Sinner while seasoned campaigner Novak Djokovic continued his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title by battling into the Roland Garros third round on Thursday. Third seed Alexander Zverev, teenager Mirra Andreeva and American title contenders Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys all won on a windy afternoon but former champion Barbora Krejcikova and ninth seed Alex De Minaur crashed out. Top seed Sinner brought the curtain down on Gasquet's long professional journey, hammering the 38-year-old 6-3 6-0 6-4 for his second win over the local favourite in as many editions of Roland Garros and then led the tributes. "We're different generations, but it's your moment. You played in such an incredible era of tennis and everyone will recognise you, even after retirement," said Sinner, before a touching video tribute featuring Gasquet's peers. Gasquet's compatriot Gael Monfils, also 38, lit up the evening session on Court Philippe Chatrier as he pushed fifth seeded Briton Jack Draper in a sensational match that had a partisan crowd screaming for more. Draper eventually won 6-3 4-6 6-3 7-5 but had to battle back from 5-2 down in the fourth set to avoid a decider. "My brain was fried out here. I'm not sure if I am going to go to sleep tonight because my brain is just all over the place with what he was doing out here," Draper said of the man he described as a magician. While Sinner and Gasquet showcased clean hitting in their match, third seed Alexander Zverev had to chase down dozens of drop shots from Dutchman Jesper de Jong before securing a 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-3 victory. Surprise 2024 semi-finalist Andreeva took apart the powerful Ashlyn Krueger 6-3 6-4 with her inventive approach and confirmed her calibre on the sport's slowest surface after runs to the Madrid and Rome quarter-finals this season. "This match wasn't easy, I'd lost to her at the U.S. Open," Andreeva said, reflecting on her second-round defeat by Krueger in New York last August. "She's a powerful and aggressive player. I knew I had to play well ... I suffered and struggled with my serve, but I'm happy I found a way to stay calm." Pegula, Krueger's frequent doubles partner this season and the third seed, had to battle against fellow American Ann Li but found her best level when it mattered to prevail 6-3 7-6(3). Up next for the 2024 U.S. Open runner-up is former Paris finalist Marketa Vondrousova, after the Czech sent 25th seed Magdalena Frech packing 6-0 4-6 6-3. GAUFF CRUISES Gauff moved ahead by beating unseeded Czech Tereza Valentova 6-2 6-4 while fellow Grand Slam champion Keys overcame Briton Katie Boulter 6-1 6-3 but it was the end of the road for 2021 champion Krejcikova who fell 6-3 6-3 to Veronika Kudermetova. Three-time French Open champion Djokovic had to work but the 38-year-old continued his quest for more history after his 100th title in Geneva last week as he beat Frenchman Corentin Moutet 6-3 6-2 7-6(1). The Serbian's sixth victory in a row marked his longest winning streak since his run to the Paris Olympics gold at the same venue last year. "Mentally you have to be concentrated throughout such a match. Corentin is very quick, he is a fighter, especially in the third set," said Djokovic, who came close to losing the third set. "He had set point. At that moment anything could happen but I stayed in the set. At the right time I found a good serve." Teen sensation Joao Fonseca beat Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-6(4) 7-6(4) 6-4 in a clash where French and Brazilian fans competed for vocal superiority at a packed Court 14. Up next for Fonseca is a mouth-watering clash with Draper. Czech Jakub Mensik, who at 19 is a year older than Fonseca but equally talented as confirmed by his Miami triumph, failed to conjure up any magic and fell 2-6 1-6 6-4 6-3 6-3 against Henrique Rocha of Portugal. Local crowds had reason to cheer despite Gasquet, Moutet and Herbert falling, however, as 14th seed Arthur Fils rallied for a 7-6(3) 7-6(4) 2-6 0-6 6-4 win over Spaniard Jaume Munar. "In the fifth set, I thought about Gael Monfils, who has flipped millions of matches," said Fils, referring to his 38-year-old compatriot who earned his 12th five-set win at the French Open on Tuesday. Jiri Lehecka earlier took out Spanish 26th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 3-6 6-1 6-2 and Kazakh showman Alexander Bublik awoke from his slumber to upset Australian ninth seed Alex De Minaur 2-6 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-2. De Minaur put down his own problems in the match down to fatigue amid a gruelling season and called for changes to the calendar to prevent players from burning out. —Reuters
