Richard Gasquet Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Born Name

Richard Gasquet

Nick Name

Gasquet

Sun Sign

Gemini

Born Place

Béziers, France

Residence

Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Nationality

Education

Richard’s educational background is not known.

Occupation

Professional tennis player

Plays

Right-Handed (One-Handed Backhand)

Turned Pro

2002

Family

• Father – Francis Gasquet (Tennis Club Owner)
• Mother – Maryse Gasquet (Tennis Trainer)
• Siblings – Unknown

Manager

Richard Gasquet is signed with Federation Francaise de Tennis.

Build

Slim

Height

6 ft 1 in or 185 cm

Weight

78 kg or 172 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Richard Gasquet dated –

• Laury Thilleman (2012) – In June 2012, there was a RUMOR of a potential relationship between Richard Gasquet and the French model Laury Thilleman.

Race / Ethnicity

White

Hair Color

Light Brown

Eye Color

Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

• One handed backhand
• Light brown hair

Measurements

Richard Gasquet’s body specifications may be –

• Chest – 42 in or 107 cm
• Arms / Biceps – 14 in or 35.5 cm
• Waist – 32 in or 81 cm

Shoe Size

Unknown

Brand Endorsements

Richard has signed endorsement contract with Head Graphene Extreme Pro, Lacoste, Le Coq Sportif, and Asics.

Religion

Unknown

Best Known For

His one handed backhand and for reaching the top 10 in the world on the official ATP list.

First Film

Richard was first seen in the 2014 documentary film Svet Stav as himself.

First TV Show

Other than tennis matches itself, Gasquet has appeared in the talk show Vivement Dimanche in 2002 as himself in just one episode.

First Professional Tennis Match

Gasquet played his first professional match in April 2002 at the ATP Monte Carlo Masters tournament. In the first round, the French youngster defeated Franco Squillari of Argentina.

Grand Slam Debut

He debuted at the 2002 French Open. Eventually, Richard lost in the first round to Albert Costa.

First Grand Slam Singles Wins

You can check more about Richard’s latest titles on ATP World Tour.

Personal Trainer

Richard has been coached by Sergi Bruguera and Sebastien Grosjean.

Richard Gasquet Favorite Things

• Surface – Clay

Source – ITF Tennis

Richard Gasquet Facts

1. Gasquet began playing tennis at the age of four.
2. In February 1996 at the age of 9, Richard was already on the front page of the French Tennis Magazine.
3. He shifted to Switzerland in 2005.
4. He loves rugby and supports Béziers rugby team.
5. Richard once stated that if he did not succeed as a tennis player, he would have been a rugby player.
6. Gasquet enjoys watching football and supports the French teams Montpellier HSC and Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
7. In September 2002, Gasquet was ranked as number one Junior player.
8. In 2002, Richard finished first at the junior French Open, US Open, and was selected as the World Junior Champion.
9. Gasquet opened Richard Gasquet Foundation which focuses on helping children get a healthy lifestyle and build their future.
10. He has battled with rumors on his sexuality starting from 2007. He has said many times that he is not gay.
11. Follow Richard on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.