Just over a month ago, Richard Gasquet played his last career match at the Paris Rolex Masters, beaten by Zizou Bergs. Back then, in a press conference, he was asked a question about his legendary former rival Rafael Nadal, who would soon retire at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. "What's so special about him? I would answer: look at him! You look at a photo, you see everything immediately. 14 times Roland Garros. Even if you tried to imagine the…

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Richard Gasquet made harsh confession on Rafael Nadal

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French tennis player Richard Gasquet candidly admitted his unique regret regarding Rafael Nadal's retirement.

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"I knew Rafael Nadal since he was young, I wasn't afraid" - Richard Gasquet makes honest admission about his 'huge regret' over Spaniard's retirement

ATP Tour star Richard Gasquet has admitted it was “horrible” to lose to Rafael Nadal in all 18 of the encounters – describing his failure to beat the Spaniard as a “huge regret”. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam singles champion and former world No 1, retired from tennis at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga in November. One of the most successful players in the history of the sport, few were able to match the Spaniard at the peak of his powers – especia…

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'I lost 18 times against Rafael Nadal - it's a huge regret not to have beaten him'

FirstSportz  The 21st century was known for great rivalries on the court, with opponents always trying to win against each other. The post Richard Gasquet reveals why the ‘biggest punishment’ of his career was never being able to beat Rafael Nadal appeared first on FirstSportz.

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Richard Gasquet reveals why the 'biggest punishment' of his career was never being able to beat Rafael Nadal

After Rafael Nadal hung up his racket at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals, French veteran Richard Gasquet lamented on not being able to best the Spaniard during any of their meetings on the ATP Tour.Nadal and Gasquet rose through the ATP ranks together, with both men clashing on 18 different occasions on t...

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"Now he's gone, so I won't beat him again" - Richard Gasquet regrets not defeating Rafael Nadal before the Spaniard's retirement

Rafael Nadal bid farewell to his remarkable 23-year tennis career on November 19 in Malaga. Despite a heartbreaking loss for the Spanish team against the Netherlands in the Davis Cup, Nadal stayed composed. “I leave with the peace of mind that I have left a legacy, which I feel is not just a sporting one but a personal one,” he stated during his post-match speech. However, the absence of his close friends and rivals, Roger Federer and Novak Djok…

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Rafael Nadal Holds No Grudges Despite Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic’s Absence From His Retirement, Claims Ex-Pro

That is the second each tennis fan dreaded however knew would in the future come. Rafael Nadal, the center and soul of the game, is making ready for his ultimate dance in Malaga because the Davis Cup Finals start as we speak, November nineteenth, in his beloved Spain. It’s a bittersweet farewell—an era-defining chapter drawing to an in depth. For followers who’ve adopted each swing of his racquet, each dive for the not possible, and each second …

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Feelings Overwhelm Rafael Nadal as He Breaks Down in Tears Listening to the Spanish Nationwide Anthem at Davis Cup

Richard Gasquet stopped by RMC Sport’s Super Moscato Show this Monday before starting his last season as a professional before hanging up his racket after the Roland Garros 2025 dispute. An interview in whichGasquet analyzed his rivalry with Rafa Nadal, whom he managed to beat in the junior category, but against whom he has a streak of 18-0 against in professional matches.one of the largest ever seen in tennis between two tennis players. Regardi…

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