French stylist Richard Gasquet confirmed to L’Équipe that next month’s French Open will mark the finale of a twenty three year professional journey.
At thirty eight he cites fading physical reserves yet an undimmed love for the one handed backhand that charmed crowds worldwide.
His goal now is to enjoy every final rally on home soil.
Gasquet plans a short clay tune-up in Bordeaux before Paris and hopes the Roland Garros draw serves up a glamour opponent, naming Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz as dream farewells.
Post-match ceremonies on Court Suzanne Mathieu will feature video messages from French contemporaries Jo Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils, alongside archival clips of Gasquet’s teenage victories over Rafael Nadal in junior events.
The French Tennis Federation will gift him a framed photo of his 2005 Roland Garros debut, while local mayors propose renaming a Béziers street in his honour.
Gasquet says he will transition into coaching and television commentary, determined to share insights from a career that yielded sixteen tour titles and Davis Cup glory.
