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BIOGRAPHY

Richard Gasquet
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Richard Gasquet, born June 18, 1986, in Bezier, France, is a French tennis player.

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Gasquet began playing tennis at the age of 4 under the guidance of his father, Francis, who ran a tennis club. He appeared on the cover of French Tennis Magazine aged only 9, and was touted as an extremely promising prospect even at such an early age. He has been coached by ex-professional tennis player Eric Deblicker since 2001.

Gasquet made his Grand Slam tournament debut at the 2002 French Open at the age of 15 years, 11 months, nine days. Gasquet finished 2002 as the no. 1 junior in the world and was named World Junior Champion, having won the junior titles at the French Open and the US Open. He was also the youngest player to finish in year-end ATP top 200.

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Gasquet has reached as high as #12 in the world in both 2005 and 2006.

Gasquet is noted for his fine one-handed backhand and for his shot-making ability and is also known for his speed around the court. Gasquet's one-handed backhand features a high take back, utilising gravity, coils up (very low to the ground), and slowly unwinds, and unleashes one of the most beautiful and lethal shots seen these days in tennis.

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Gasquet has earned much praise for his "natural talent." One of the accolades he has received is recognition of his ability to play all-round complete tennis.

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