Richard Gasquet
French tennis player with Grand Slam titles
Born
June 18th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Professional tennis player specialized in singles, achieved prominence on the ATP Tour. Reached the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2007 and the US Open in 2013. Secured multiple ATP titles and consistently ranked within the top 10 players globally. Contributed to France's victory in the Davis Cup in 2017, adding to his significant career achievements. Recognized for a powerful one-handed backhand and competitive spirit on the court.
Reached Wimbledon semifinals in 2007
Won the 2017 Davis Cup with France
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