Richard Gasquet Secures First ATP Victory in Six Months at Metz
The 38-year-old French tennis player triumphs over Thiago Monteiro, marking a significant win as he approaches retirement next year.
- Gasquet defeated Brazil's Thiago Monteiro in a three-set match, saving a match point in the decisive tiebreaker.
- This victory at the ATP 250 event in Metz is Gasquet's first on the main ATP circuit since Roland-Garros earlier this year.
- The match lasted 2 hours and 18 minutes, with Gasquet showcasing resilience and skill to overcome Monteiro.
- Gasquet, ranked 113th in the world, plans to retire after the French Open in 2025.
- In the next round, Gasquet will face 20-year-old American Alex Michelsen, the tournament's 8th seed.