Life in Madrid Oct 18, 2008
We just missed Rafael Nadal's destruction of Richard Gasquet, but were settled for Federer's warm-up against another doomed Frenchman, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Tsonga looks like he could do a hell of a job breaking off the back of a scrum; breaking Federer was considerably more of a challenge. (iAfrica.com)
Nadal through to Madrid quarters Oct 17, 2008
Rafael Nadal moved within one victory of clinching the season-ending No. 1 ranking on Thursday by beating Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Madrid Masters quarterfinals ... Richard Gasquet (15), France, 6-4, 6-2. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Nadal and Federer power ahead in Madrid Oct 17, 2008
Nadal beat Richard Gasquet of France, 6-4, 6-2, on Thursday while the second-ranked Federer eased past the Australian Open finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, also of France, 6-4, 6-1. Nadal, the 2005 champion in Madrid, who needs to return to the final to retain the year-end top spot, set up an all-Spanish matchup with Feliciano L. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Favourites set to meet Oct 17, 2008
Nadal, aiming to lift his second trophy there following his 2005 triumph, stopped Richard Gasquet for the sixth time in as many meetings, his 6-4, 6-2 victory powering the top seed into the quarter-finals. Reaching the Sunday final will insure the Spaniard the world number 1 year-end ranking for 2008 after taking it from Federer in August. (iAfrica.com)
Nadal storms into quarters Oct 17, 2008
MADRID: Rafael Nadal dispatched Richard Gasquet for the sixth time in as many meetings on Thursday, his 6-4, 6-2 victory powering the top seed into the quarter-finals of the Madrid Masters. One more win on Friday, where he faces compatriot Feliciano Lopez, will clinch the world number 1 year-end ranking for the Spaniard for 2008. (India Times, India)
Serena to highlight Sydney Oct 16, 2008
Headlining the men's event will be Australia's four-times champion Lleyton Hewitt, his Argentine rival David Nalbandian and Frenchmen Richard Gasquet and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, the 2008 Australian Open runner-up. "Having Serena Williams back for the first time in a few years is just an absolute boon for the event," tournament director Craig Watson said. (iAfrica.com)
Simon beats Ginepri to reach Masters quarterfinals Oct 16, 2008
Later Thursday, top-seeded Rafael Nadal met Richard Gasquet of France, second-ranked Roger Federer faced Australian Open finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and defending champion David Nalbandian took on Juan Martin Del Porto in all-Argentine match. Other matches scheduled include: Novak Djokovic vs. Ivo Karlovic; Andy Murray vs. Marin Cilic; Andy Roddick vs. Gael Monfils and Stanislas Wawrinka vs. Feliciano Lopez. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Federer beats Stepanek Oct 16, 2008
Off the court, top seed Rafael Nadal said he was withdrawing from the doubles event though he remains in the main draw and plays France's Richard Gasquet on Thursday. Text. (India Times, India)
Armstrong says he may not enter Tour Oct 15, 2008
Next up for Nadal, the 2005 Madrid champion, will be 15th-ranked Richard Gasquet, who overcame 23 aces by Mardy Fish in a 6-7 (3-7), 6-4, 6-3 victory. Gilles Simon defeated James Blake, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. (Boston Globe)
Nadal into third round at Madrid Masters Oct 15, 2008
Nadal will play on Thursday against French 15th seed Richard Gasquet, a winner over Mardy Fish 6-7 (3-7), 6-4, 6-3. Scot Andy Murray stormed to the third round as Simone Bolelli 6-0, 2-1 retired. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tomic tipped to win in Brisbane by 2012 Oct 14, 2008
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Simon hangs on in Madrid Oct 14, 2008
Fish converted all four of his break points and will play Richard Gasquet next. Lucky loser Simone Bolelli also advanced, beating Nicolas Almagro 7-6 (4), 6-1. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bolelli upsets Almagro at Madrid Masters Oct 14, 2008
American Mardy Fish eased past Belgian Steve Darcis 6-1 6-4 to set up a clash with 15th seed Richard Gasquet of France. World number 16 Gilles Simon of France came back from a set down to beat Russian Igor Andreev 4-6 6-1 7-6 and next faces American James Blake. (International Herald Tribune)
Fish advances to second round at Madrid Oct 14, 2008
Fish will play Richard Gasquet of France in the second round. Lucky loser Simone Bolelli also advanced, beating Nicolas Almagro of Spain 7-6 (7-4), 6-1. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
WTA and ATP world rankings Oct 14, 2008
(15) Richard Gasquet, France, 1,415. 15. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Tennyson, anyone? Oct 14, 2008
Baghdatis joins world number three Novak Djokovic and three French superstars in Richard Gasquet (ranked 15), Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (ranked 16) and Gael Monfils (ranked 28). On the women's side of the draw, Australian Open champion Ana Ivanovic and top Queenslander Samantha Stosur are confirmed. (The Canberra Times)
Fish hits 13 aces; beats Darcis in Madrid opener Oct 14, 2008
Fish, a U.S. qualifier ranked 26th, will play Richard Gasquet of France next ... Fish, a U.S. qualifier ranked 26th, will play Richard Gasquet of France in the second round. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Nadal plays to keep No. 1 Oct 13, 2008
"I don't get tired about (the rivalry). (But) neither him nor I are thinking about this I think,'' said Nadal, who can clinch the season-ending No. 1 ranking by reaching the quarterfinals.The Tour's top-32 players make up the field and Nadal has an easier route with France's Richard Gasquet and countryman David Ferrer potential opponents to reach the semifinals, where third-ranked Novak Djokovic would loom before any meeting with Federer."Never do I think about winning titles before I start.... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Czech mate, Del Potro! Oct 6, 2008
Del Potro, who eliminated defending champion David Ferrer of Spain and last year s other finalist Richard Gasquet of France to make it to yesterday s match, had to be satisfied with the US$69,000 runner-up s prize. He appeared to be off form yesterday, taking an injury time out during the first set and another before the start of the second set. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Berdych wrecks Roddick's Asian double bid Oct 5, 2008
Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro beats Richard Gasquet in other semifinal ... Del Potro defeated fourth seed Richard Gasquet 6-3 4-6 7-5 in the other semifinal. (CNN -- International)
* Del Potro knocks out Gasquet, makes final Oct 5, 2008
The Argentine fifth seed, fresh from upsetting defending champion David Ferrer of Spain in the quarter-finals, beat Richard Gasquet 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 to claim his 29th win in his past 30 matches. Berdych, the ninth seed from the Czech Republic, staged a great comeback from 0-3 down in the final set to beat second seed Andy Roddick of the US 6-7 (3/7), 7-5, 7-6 (7/3). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Unstoppable Argie Oct 5, 2008
The Argentinian fifth seed, fresh from upsetting defending champion David Ferrer of Spain in the quarter-finals, beat Richard Gasquet 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 to claim his 29th win in his past 30 matches. Worthy winner: Argentinas Juan Martin Del Potro reacts after beating Frances Richard Gasquet in the semi-final match of the Japan Open yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Berdych defeats Del Potro to win Japan Open Oct 5, 2008
Del Potro had defeated top-seeded David Ferrer in the quarterfinals before advancing to the final with a win over last year's runner-up Richard Gasquet of France. In the women's event, top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki defeated fifth-seeded Kaia Kanepi of Estonia 6-2, 3-6, 6-1. (International Herald Tribune)
Fifth-seeded Del Potro through to final in Japan Oct 5, 2008
TOKYO (AP) -Juan Martin Del Potro advanced to the finals of the Japan Open with a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 victory over Richard Gasquet on Saturday. The fifth-seeded Del Potro, who won for the 29th time in his last 30 matches, will face the winner of the other semifinal between Andy Roddick and Tomas Berdych. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Cardinals' Boldin will not play today Oct 5, 2008
Del Potro defeated No. 4 Richard Gasquet, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 in the other semifinal. In the women's event, top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki coasted to a 6-4, 6-3 semifinal win over Jarmila Gajdosova. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Berdych ousts Roddick in Japan Oct 4, 2008
Del Potro defeated No.4 seed Richard Gasquet 6-3 4-6 7-5 in the other semi-final. Roddick broke Berdych to take a 2-0 lead in the final set and looked set for another trip to the final after building up a 5-2 lead. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Roddick cruises into Japan semifinals Oct 4, 2008
Del Potro will play Richard Gasquet in the semifinals. The fourth-seeded Frenchman defeated Germany's Rainer Schuettler 6-3, 6-2. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Del Potro sends reigning champion tumbling in Tokyo Oct 4, 2008
In todays semi-finals, Del Potro will play last years runner-up, Richard Gasquet of France, who easily dismissed 2003 champion Rainer Schuettler of Germany, 6-3, 6-2. Second seed Andy Roddick, fresh off a victory at the China Open last weekend, will face ninth seed Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in the other semi-final. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Del Potro too strong for champ, A-Rod blasts into semis Oct 4, 2008
Del Potro faces fourth seed Richard Gasquet in todays semi-finals after the Frenchman crushed German 12th seed Rainer Schuettler 6-3, 6-2. The 20-year-old Del Potro tore through the first set in 27 minutes against a listless Ferrer, who he is poised to play again in next months Davis Cup final. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Castroneves pleads not guilty to tax evasion Oct 4, 2008
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Roddick, Ferrer advance at Japan Open Oct 3, 2008
Frenchman Richard Gasquet and German veteran Rainer Schuettler will meet in the other quarterfinal. The fourth-seeded Gasquet crushed Japanese Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-2, while Schuettler lost a second-set tiebreaker before recovering to defeat Russian Mikhail Youzhny 6-3, 6-7 (12), 6-4. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ferrer, Roddick Advance In Tokyo Oct 3, 2008
Also, fourth seed Richard Gasquet of France destroyed local favorite Kei Nishikori, 6-1, 6-2, and 12th-seeded German Rainer Schuettler bested eighth- seeded Mikhail Youzhny of Russia, 6-3, 6-7 (12-14), 6-4. Ferrer beat Gasquet in last year's finale here. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Ferrer Upset, Roddick Into Semis In Tokyo Oct 3, 2008
Del Potro's semifinal foe will be fourth seed Richard Gasquet of France. Gasquet defeated 12th seed Rainer Schuettler of Germany, 6-3, 6-2. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Ferrer, Roddick advance to quarterfinals Oct 3, 2008
Koji Sasahara/AP Japan's Kei Nishikori returning the ball against Richard Gasquet of France in Tokyo on Thursday ... The other quarterfinal will be between Frenchman Richard Gasquet and German veteran Rainer Schuettler ... Richard Gasquet (4), France, def. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
AIG Japan Open Tennis Championships Results Oct 3, 2008
Richard Gasquet (4), France, def. Rainer Schuettler (12), Germany, 6-3, 6-2. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Del Potro upsets top-seed Ferrer at Japan Open Oct 3, 2008
Del Potro will play either Frenchman Richard Gasquet or German Rainer Schuettler in the semifinals. After cruising through the first set, Del Potro broke in the eighth game of the second set to take a 5-3 lead. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Bears suspend Harris for Lions game Oct 3, 2008
Richard Gasquet and Rainer Schuettler will meet in the other quarterfinal. Gasquet crushed Kei Nishikori, 6-1, 6-2, while Schuettler defeated Mikhail Youzhny, 6-3, 6-7 (12-14), 6-4. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Moya, Simon reach final in Bucharest Sep 14, 2008
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -Carlos Moya defeated top-seeded Richard Gasquet of France 6-2, 6-4 Saturday to reach the final of the BCR Open Romania. He will play defending champion Gilles Simon after the second-seeded Frenchman beat eighth-seeded Jose Acasuso of Argentina 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Sep 14, 2008
Top-seeded Richard Gasquet of France rallied to defeat Teimuraz Gabashvili of Russia 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-1 on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the BCR Open Romania. Gasquet will play sixth-seeded Carlos Moya, who also came from behind to beat Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 in an all-Spanish match that lasted more than two-and-a-half hours. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Moya reaches BCR Open final with straight-set win Sep 13, 2008
Carlos Moya defeated top-seeded Richard Gasquet of France 6-2, 6-4 Saturday to reach the final of the BCR Open Romania. The sixth-seeded Spaniard, who reached the final in 1996, appeared fresher and was more aggressive than Gasquet despite winning a grueling three-set quarterfinal on Friday. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Simon, Gasquet advance to BCR Open semifinals Sep 13, 2008
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -Top-seeded Richard Gasquet of France rallied to defeat Teimuraz Gabashvili of Russia 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-1 Friday to advance to the semifinals of the BCR Open Romania. Gasquet will play sixth-seeded Carlos Moya, who also came from behind to beat Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 in an all-Spanish match that lasted more than 2 1/2 hours. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gasquet advances to BCR Open Romania semis Sep 13, 2008
Top-seeded Richard Gasquet of France advanced to the semifinals ... BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -- Top-seeded Richard Gasquet of France advanced to the semifinals of the BCR Open Romania on Friday, rallying to defeat Teimuraz Gabashvili of Russia 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
ATP-BCR Open Romania Results Sep 13, 2008
Richard Gasquet (1), France, 6-2, 6-4. Gilles Simon (2), France, def. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Top-seeded Gasquet advances to BCR quarterfinals Sep 12, 2008
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -Top-seeded Richard Gasquet defeated Romania's Victor Crivoi 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals of the BCR Open Romania on Thursday. Gasquet conceded only 11 points on serve against the wild card Crivoi, and will next face Russia's Teimuraz Gabashvili, who beat another local wild card, Adrian Cruciat, 6-1, 6-2. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gasquet breezes into quarterfinals in Romania Sep 12, 2008
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -- Top-seeded Richard Gasquet of France defeated Victor Crivoi of Romania 6-3, 6-2 Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the BCR Open Romania. Also reaching the final eight was eighth-seeded Jose Acasuso, who beat Martin Vassallo Arguello 6-4, 7-5 in a match between Argentines. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
* Gasquet bounces back to claim win in Bucharest Sep 11, 2008
Richard Gasquet returns the ball to Oscar Hernandez on Tuesday during the BCR Open Romania 2008 in Bucharest ... Top-seeded Richard Gasquet defeated Oscar Hernandez of Spain 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the BCR Open Romania. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Results worldwide Sep 11, 2008
First round: Gilles Simon (Fra) bt Evgeny Korolev (Rus) 6-1, 6-2; Richard Gasquet (Fra) bt Oscar Hernandez (Spa) 3-6, 6-4, 6-4; Teimuraz Gabashvili (Rus) bt Ernets Gulbis (Let) 6-2, 2-6, 6-4; Nicolas Almagro (Spa) bt Somdev Devvarman (Ind) 6-7 (6-8), 6-2, 7-5; Pablo Andujar (Spa) bt Brian Dabul (Arg) 4-6, 6-2, 6-4; Jose Acasuso (Arg) bt Diego Junqueira (Arg) 6-2, 6-4; Martin Vassallo Arguello (Arg) bt Victor Hanescu (Rom) 4-6, 7-5, 6-4; Victor Crivoi (Rom) bt Ruben Ramirez Hidalgo (Spa) 3-6,... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Body in desert ID'd as UFC ex-champ Tanner Sep 10, 2008
Top-seeded Richard Gasquet defeated Oscar Hernandez of Spain 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round at the BCR Open Romania at Bucharest. PARALYMPICS. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Women's and men's tennis world rankings Sep 10, 2008
(12) Richard Gasquet (France) 1,565. 13. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Gritty Murray reaches new heights Sep 4, 2008
In 2007, he missed the event with a wrist injury, but his progress at the greatest showcase in tennis (and in his homeland) continued this year when he beat Richard Gasquet in five sets on the way to losing to eventual champion Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals. Related Articles. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
U.S. Open notebook: Fish knocks off Blake Aug 31, 2008
"Not at this time,'' he added with a sly grin.---MURRAY COMES BACK: Jurgen Melzer of Austria, ranked No. 48 in the world, had a two-set lead on No. 6 seed Andy Murray and a chance to close out the match in a tiebreaker. But when he couldn't put it away, Murray went on to win 12 of the last 16 games for a five-set victory.Murray squeaked into the fourth round with a 6-7 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-1, 6-4 win. He also rallied from down 2-0 in the fourth round at Wimbledon this year to beat Richard... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fish knocks off Blake to reach 4th round at Open Aug 31, 2008
He also rallied from down 2-0 in the fourth round at Wimbledon this year to beat Richard Gasquet. Murray lost his next match to Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Marathon effort keeps Murray in contention Aug 31, 2008
Murray had recovered from a similar deficit against Frenchman Richard Gasquet at Wimbledon, but this contest was very different in atmosphere and location, as well as the standard of tennis played. The fact that the British No 1 was playing an aggressive left-hander on the Grandstand court just two days after he had struggled to beat Michael Llodra in that same arena hardly boded well - especially as the absence of Hawkeye would mean that the players were at the mercy of the US Open's... (guardian.co.uk)
* Safina, Serena set sights on No. 1 spot Aug 28, 2008
Former world No. 1 Marat Safin beat US journeyman Vince Spadea 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, while Germanys Tommy Haas posted a mild upset over French 12th seed Richard Gasquet 6-7 (3/7), 6-4, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2. This story has been viewed 228 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ivanovic wins ugly Aug 28, 2008
Tommy Haas completed a good day for the Germans when he ousted Richard Gasquet 6-7, 6-4, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2. Safina made no allowances for Ahn, who at 16 is the youngest woman in the draw, and showed off her repertoire of ground strokes and thundering serves to get her campaign off to a flying start. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer among favorites advancing to second round at U.S. Open Aug 28, 2008
Tommy Haas beat No. 12 Richard Gasquet 6-7 (3), 6-4, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2, and Sam Querrey eliminated No. 22 Tomas Berdych 6-3, 6-1, 6-2. Andy Roddick, the last U.S. Open champion before Federer started his streak of four in a row, is scheduled to headline Wednesday night s action with a first-round match against Fabrice Santoro. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Federer makes impressive start in U.S.Open Aug 27, 2008
Roger Federer beats Maximo Gonzalez in the US Open first round. He is bidding for a fifth consecutive title at Flushing Meadows. (CNN -- International)
U.S. Open Results Aug 27, 2008
Richard Gasquet (12), France, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2. Gilles Muller, Luxembourg, def. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ivanovic avoids upset Aug 27, 2008
Tommy Haas of Germany beat No. 12 Richard Gasquet of France 6-7 (3), 6-4, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 and Sam Querrey beat No. 22 Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-3, 6-1, 6-2. Marat Safin, the 2000 U.S. Open champ, was as volatile as ever, throwing a tantrum after being called for a foot fault during his. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
U.S. Open at a glance Aug 27, 2008
MEN'S SEEDED LOSERS: No. 12 Richard Gasquet, No. 20 Nicolas Kiefer and No. 22 Tomas Berdych ... STAT OF THE DAY: Tommy Haas committed only one unforced error in the fifth set of his victory over No. 12 Richard Gasquet. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Sports In Brief Aug 27, 2008
No. 12 Richard Gasquet lost in five sets against Tommy Haas, No. 22 Tomas Berdych went down in straight sets against Sam Querrey, and No. 20 Nicolas Kiefer retired trailing in the fourth set against Ivo Minar. In other women's matches, sixth-seeded Dinara Safina, No. 7 Venus Williams, No. 9 Agnieszka Radwanska, No. 13 Agnes Szavay, No. 16 Flavia Pennetta, No. 17, Alize Cornet, No. 18 Dominika Cibulkova, No. 19 Nadia Petrova, No. 20 Nicole Vaidisova, No. 30 Ai Sugiyama and No. 32 Amelie Mauresmo... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Ivanovic wins ugly and Federer cruises Aug 27, 2008
Tommy Haas completed a good day for the Germans when he ousted men's 12th seed Richard Gasquet 6-7 6-4 5-7 7-5 6-2. Safina made no allowances for Ahn, who at 16 is the youngest woman in the draw, and showed off her repertoire of groundstrokes and thundering serves to get her campaign off to a flying start. (International Herald Tribune)
World's No. 1 barely escapes first-round upset in US Open Aug 27, 2008
Tommy Haas of Germany beat No. 12 Richard Gasquet of France 6-7 (3), 6-4, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 and Sam Querrey beat No. 22 Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-3, 6-1, 6-2. Page 1 of 2. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Ivanovic under pressure Aug 27, 2008
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Ivanovic Squeaks Into Second Round In N.Y. Aug 27, 2008
A mild upset came when former top-5 German star Tommy Haas erased 12th-seeded Frenchman Richard Gasquet in a splendid five-setter, 6-7 (3-7), 6-4, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2. Haas reached the quarterfinals here in three of the previous four years. (Click2Houston, TX)
