Roland-Garros: a superb Richard Gasquet wins his first round in an incredible Davis Cup atmosphere

Le Biterrois a enflammé le court Suzanne-Lenglen. MAXPPP – TERESA SUAREZ

Richard Gasquet (124e mondial) a remporté de fort belle manière son match du premier tour de Roland-Garros contre Borna Coric (71e) 7-6 [5], 7-6 [2], 6-4 dans une magnifique ambiance digne de la Coupe Davis, dimanche 26 mai.

We didn't have to wait long to experience the first big thrill of this Roland-Garros 2024. After 3:25 hours of a superb fight between the two men, Richard Gasquet: ended up beating the former world No.12 and last finalist of the Montpellier tournament, the Croatian Borna Coric.

While he does not yet know if this will be his last tournament at the Porte d’Auteuil, the Sérignanese extended the adventure in a magnificent way, delighting the entire audience at the Court (covered) Suzanne-Lenglen, who gave it to him throughout the rest of the day.

Third victory of the year

Although he no longer has the legs of his youth at 37 – by his own admission – the Frenchman did not explode in this regard while numerous rallies took place in this meeting. This victory is all the sweeter for Gasquet, who has only won twice on the main circuit since the start of the year.

"The public was there, the emotions were phenomenal, he said just after the match on the court. Whether in the Davis Cup or at Roland-Garros, the French public is incredible, it's the most beautiful public in the world. This is one of the greatest moments of my career."

Above all, the former world No.7 offered a magnificent gala match during the second round, undoubtedly against the world No.2, the Italian Jannik Sinner . If indeed the latter wins against the American Christopher Eubanks.