Richard Gasquet

nickname

Gasket

Sun sign

Twins

Place of birth

Beziers, France

Residence

Neuchâtel, Switzerland

nationality

training

Richard’s educational background is unknown.

occupation

Professional tennis player

plays

Right-handed (one-handed-backhand)

Per turned

2002

family

• Father – Francis Gasquet (tennis club owner)
• Mother – Maryse Gasquet (Tennis Coach)
• Siblings – unknown

Manager

Richard Gasquet is signed with a friendly tennis match.

To build

Slim

Height

185 cm (6 ft 1 in)

weight

78 kg or 172 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Richard Gasquet vom –

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

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

Hellbraun

eye color

Braun

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• One-handed backhand
• Light brown hair

measurements

Richard Gasquet’s body specifications may be:

• Chest – 107 cm or 42 inches
• Arms/biceps – 14 inches or 35.5 cm
• Waist – 81 cm or 32 inches

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

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

Religion

unknown

Known for

His one-handed backhand and for making the world top 10 on the official ATP list.

first movie

Richard first appeared in the 2014 documentary Svet Stav as himself.

First TV show

Aside from playing tennis himself, Gasquet has appeared on the talk show Vivement Dimanche in 2002 as himself in just one episode.

First professional tennis match

Gasquet played his first professional game in April 2002 at the ATP Monte Carlo Masters. In the first round, the French youngster defeated Argentinian Franco Squillari.

Grand Slam debut

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

First Grand Slam singles wins

For more on Richard’s latest titles, check out The ATP World Tour.

Personal trainer

Richard was coached by Sergi Bruguera and Sebastien Grosjean.

Richard Gasquet favorite things

• Surface – clay

Richard Gasquet facts

1. Gasquet started playing tennis at the age of four.
2. In February 1996, at the age of 9, Richard was already on the cover of French Tennis Magazine.
3. He moved to Switzerland in 2005.
4. He loves rugby and supports the Bezier rugby team.
5. Richard once stated that he would have been a rugby player had he not found success as a tennis player.
6. Gasquet enjoys watching football and supports French teams Montpellier HSC and Paris Saint-Germain FC
7. In September 2002, Gasquet was ranked as the number one junior player.
8. In 2002, Richard finished first at the Junior French Open, US Open and was voted Junior World Champion.
9. Gasquet opened the Richard Gasquet Foundation which focuses on helping children develop healthy lifestyles and build their future.
10. He has battled rumors about his sexuality since 2007. He has said many times that he is not gay.
11. Visit his official website @ richardgasquet.com.
12. Follow Richard on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.