Categories: Tennis

Gasquet: “I could retire at the end of next year”

Richard Gasquet plays this Thursday the quarterfinals of the Sofia Tournament against Salvatore Caruso. The 34-year-old Frenchman is one of the most recognizable faces on the world circuit. Occupies the position 49 in the ATP ranking and I hope to finish the year within that top-50. Since 2005 it has been among the 100 best in the world.

“I first entered the top 100 in the spring of 2003 and never imagined that I would continue to play tennis in 2020. I'm happy to still be here, to stay competitive and to play the best tournaments. As for statistics, of course it is good to finish among the 50 best in the world so many times, “he said in an interview after his victory this Wednesday against Czech Forejtek.

Regarding his future, Gasquet is clear about what he wants … although not so much if he will be able to fulfill it. “I still hope to play a few more years, although I don't know if it will be possible. I will play next year, although you never know what may happen. I could retire at the end of next year or continue, but as long as I can keep playing, I will.“, he concluded.

Gabby Barker

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