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