After the match point won against the South African Kevin Anderson, the French Richard Gasquet collapsed on the clay of Roland Garros
Illustration. (AFP / DOMINIQUE FAGET)
Richard Gasquet was patient this Saturday on the Philippe Chatrier court. Because for more than 2:30, the South African Kevin Anderson (No. 15) played the infernal round.
From his 2.01 m, he tumbling aces. The flaw came at 6-5 in the third set when the two men were tied one set all. Anderson committed a double fault to allow the French to turn the head. This advantage, he would make it grow leading masterfully 4th set. To complete the game 4-6, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5, 6-4 after 3:33.
“I can thank everyone today was unbelievable, it was a great atmosphere, “he told just after collapsing happiness on ocher surface on match point. “I watched Gael (Monfils) last night on TV, it sure makes you want to make big games,” he said, referring to the fantastic comeback succeeded by his team-mate France face Cuevas.
Gasquet Djoko have not beaten since 2007
“Rich” in any case took revenge on “Kev” the man who had eliminated at the same stage of the competition at the first Grand Slam of the year. At the Australian Open, Gasquet had failed to cope with the power of his opponent. This time on the clay of the Porte d’Auteuil, the native of Sérignan was able to maneuver the blond giant.
With this success, Gasquet offers 8th finals (the fourth his career in Paris) against Novak Djokovic, who defeated easily the young shoot Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis. The French have not beaten the Serb, world No. 1 since 2007. This time it will be time no longer be patient.
VIDEO. Gasquet Anderson (4-6, 7-6, 7-5, 6-4): A passing to climb in 8th
VIDEO. Gasquet Anderson (4-6, 7-6, 7-5, 3-2): A break to open the royal road
VIDEO. Gasquet Anderson (4-6, 7-6, 6-5): A double-fault that falls steeply
VIDEO. Gasquet Anderson (4-6, 7-6, 4-4): The French service saves
VIDEO. Gasquet Anderson (4-6, 7-6): The fourth ball set is the right
VIDEO. Gasquet Anderson (4-6): The South African does not miss the opportunity
VIDEO. Gasquet Anderson (3-4): The French grimace after losing his service
VIDEO. Gasquet Anderson (3-2): Two straight shots to complete a set of eleven minutes
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