2021 French Open Round 2: [3] Rafael Nadal vs. Richard Gasquet

[Krish872007]

The Birthday Boy and 4-time defending champion (13 time overall champion) takes on the man with the pretty backhand.

Rafael Nadal leads the H2H 16-0
2-0 at the French (meetings in 2018 and way back in 2005).
Nadal was won 28 consecutive sets against the Frenchman, in a run of dominance that started in 2008.


Need I ask how we think this match is going to play out?

 

[Deleted member 765728]

Nadal in three, but I've always enjoyed watching the Nadal CC FH to the Cocaine Kiss BH exchanges, regardless of the outcome.

 

[Krish872007]

Nadal in three, but I've always enjoyed watching the Nadal CC FH to the Cocaine Kiss BH exchanges, regardless of the outcome.

The what?

 

[Deleted member 765728]

The what?

Richard Gasquet escapes ban after CAS clears him over positive cocaine test

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has cleared Richard Gasquet, meaning he will not serve a further ban for testing positive for cocaine

www.theguardian.com

 

[I Am Finnish]

Underrated rivalry

 

[Krish872007]

False equivalences:
Thiem leads Djokovic 2-1 at RG and leads Federer on clay as well
Thiem > Djokovic/Federer on clay
Thiem declared as "prince of Clay" and biggest threat to Nadal
Thiem needed 5 sets to barely beat Hugo Gaston at RG
Gasquet destroys Gaston in 3 easy sets
Gasquet > Thiem
Gasquet the real threat? What a tough match this could be!

 

[Terenigma]

Gasquet in straight sets. He's had his sights set on this match, getting the big win in front of the home crowd. He's ready, he's waited his whole career for this. It's time!

 

[Purestriker]

Nadal in straight sets. Amount of time it will take will depend on how many times Gasquet changes his grips during the changeovers.

 

[Zardoz7/12]

One sentence will sum up the whole match.

Topspin crosscourt forehand to one handed backhand.

 

[I Am Finnish]

False equivalences:
Thiem leads Djokovic 2-1 at RG and leads Federer on clay as well
Thiem > Djokovic/Federer on clay
Thiem declared as "prince of Clay" and biggest threat to Nadal
Thiem needed 5 sets to barely beat Hugo Gaston at RG
Gasquet destroys Gaston in 3 easy sets
Gasquet > Thiem
Gasquet the real threat? What a tough match this could be!

 

[malbaker86]

Match shouldn’t last more than 2 hours

 

[SardinesForDinner]

Fed in 3,5 sets

 

[stringertom]

Video from the only time when this matchup was a rivalry instead of hammer meeting nail:

 

[Adman]

The correct poll should be Gasquet winning more than 4 games (total).

 

[TheNachoMan]

Nobody beats Reeshard 17 times in a row

 

[Hitman]

Nadal v Gasquet? I didn't realize Nadal was going to be given the day off. LOL

 

[Ray Mercer]

This is one of the worst matchups on tour.

 

[Nostradamus]

RAFA definitely should be playing with Desperation and ultimate effort this year, i believe this is the Last year that he can win this championships, this really is true ,, all you Rafa fans.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Richard probably loves breadsticks in Paris. Nadal 6-1, 6-3, 6-1.

 

[Deleted member 758560]

Nadal v Gasquet? I didn't realize Nadal was going to be given the day off. LOL

on the birthday day he can afford such a pleasure

 

[Nate7-5]

Gasquet's service motion looks like he's about to take a dump

 

[kevin qmto]

Nadal to accept 50 million euros or whatever currency Spain uses to fix the match for Gasquet.

I picked Richard in 3 as a joke, glad there’s 5 other people with the same sense of humor as me.

 

[dapchai]

Nadal to accept 50 million euros or whatever currency Spain uses to fix the match for Gasquet.

I picked Richard in 3 as a joke, glad there’s 5 other people with the same sense of humor as me.

There's actually one of them who is a big fan of Rafa and always wants to give some small support to his opponents. A generous fan indeed @vive le beau jeu !

 

[LoveTheGreatOne]

The Birthday Boy and 4-time defending champion (13 time overall champion) takes on the man with the pretty backhand.

Rafael Nadal leads the H2H 16-0
2-0 at the French (meetings in 2018 and way back in 2005).
Nadal was won 28 consecutive sets against the Frenchman, in a run of dominance that started in 2008.


Need I ask how we think this match is going to play out?

Nadal in 3 with some Bakery products

 

[LoveTheGreatOne]

Underrated rivalry

???

 

[LoveTheGreatOne]

False equivalences:
Thiem leads Djokovic 2-1 at RG and leads Federer on clay as well
Thiem > Djokovic/Federer on clay
Thiem declared as "prince of Clay" and biggest threat to Nadal
Thiem needed 5 sets to barely beat Hugo Gaston at RG
Gasquet destroys Gaston in 3 easy sets
Gasquet > Thiem
Gasquet the real threat? What a tough match this could be!

Are bhai bhai bhai bhai bhai bhai bhai bhai

 

[Forehanderer]

Bull in 3 no

 

[phl92]

The Birthday Boy and 4-time defending champion (13 time overall champion) takes on the man with the pretty backhand.

Rafael Nadal leads the H2H 16-0
2-0 at the French (meetings in 2018 and way back in 2005).
Nadal was won 28 consecutive sets against the Frenchman, in a run of dominance that started in 2008.


Need I ask how we think this match is going to play out?

H2H 16-0 ? LEL!
that's quite humiliating considering 10 years ago, Gasquet was seen as the new wonderchild, winning tournaments even younger than Nadal...
but Gasquet has not the genetic freaky disposition as Nadal

 

[Dominic & Andrey]

Gasquet always struggled against Nadal but now that he is far far far away from his best level, it could really be embarrassing to watch. If Nadal plays even just correctly it could be an absolute beatdown, something like 6-1 6-1 6-0. Something like Simon vs Tstisipas at the AO but possibly even worse

The match against Ramos Vinolas shows that Monfils can still play at a high level if he is well prepared and in the good mindset, but the downfall of Gilles, Richard and Jo-Wilfried is absolutely brutal.

 

[mike danny]

All I can say about this match-up is: yawn. Worst match-up on tour along with Djokovic-Raonic.

 

[Hitman]

All I can say about this match-up is: yawn. Worst match-up on tour along with Djokovic-Raonic.

Yet Raonic v Nishikori and Gasquet v Wawrinka are as good as it gets in a non big three match

 

[ChrisRF]

Gasquet in straight sets. He's had his sights set on this match, getting the big win in front of the home crowd. He's ready, he's waited his whole career for this. It's time!

Even during his other 2 matches against Rafa at RG he only waited for today. This is the moment!

 

[beard]

All I can say about this match-up is: yawn. Worst match-up on tour along with Djokovic-Raonic.

That's absurd...
Rao gave Novak some tight matches, almost won few times, won sets... Nadal on the other hand could play against me instead of Gas, same thing, Rich won't win a set to save his life... 26 sets in a row, 11 matches in a row without losing set, lost set last time 13 years ago...
That's really shameful from Gasquet...

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

Is gon be bery tough, no?

 

[Alex78]

Nadal to accept 50 million euros or whatever currency Spain uses to fix the match for Gasquet.

I picked Richard in 3 as a joke, glad there’s 5 other people with the same sense of humor as me.

A man can dream, no?!

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

That's absurd...
Rao gave Novak some tight matches, almost won few times, won sets... Nadal on the other hand could play against me instead of Gas, same thing, Rich won't win a set to save his life... 26 sets in a row, 11 matches in a row without losing set, lost set last time 13 years ago...
That's really shameful from Gasquet...

Always good to be reminded that all the fan bases handwring about their dude vs mismatched mugs.

 

[beard]

Always good to be reminded that all the fan bases handwring about their dude vs mismatched mugs.

Just go and look at h2h results... facts are facts.. Gasquet is no close to win set alone, while Rao won many sets and was close to win some matches...

 

[40-15 still haunts me]

I’ve gone for Gasquet in 3. Simple logic from an avid tennis fan like myself, I’ve observed the possibilities and in each scenario it’s a beat down for Rafa irrespective of how good he is playing. Gasquet is hungry and is taking this to the next level

 

[ACE of Hearts]

Gasquet has about as much chance as me snorting some coke with some fine ladies. Lol which means zippo!

 

[Musterrific]

Unfortunately for Gasquet, he'll be shopping at the Nadal Bakery.

 

[El_Yotamo]

Conspiracy theory: Gasquet has tanked against Nadal his own career just to best him now at RG.

Back in reality, Rafa in 3. Mury GOAT is also a respectable choice.

 

[TearTheRoofOff]

Just go and look at h2h results... facts are facts.. Gasquet is no close to win set alone, while Rao won many sets and was close to win some matches...

But that am becoz Djoker is the sucks.

 

[dapchai]

Not gonna be easy for Rafa tomorrow given the night session, only one advantage being no spectators which means no French supporters for Richard.

 

[Picmun]

Unfortunately for Gasquet, he'll be shopping at the Nadal Bakery.

 

[intrepidish]

Not gonna be easy for Rafa tomorrow given the night session, only one advantage being no spectators which means no French supporters for Richard.

That has to be one of the worst 'innovations' playing RG at night and starting matches at 9pm.

 

[SonicNirvana]

Let's see Rafa put these "Night" conditions to bed so I don't have to hear anymore.

 

[UnforcedTerror]

Lol.

 

[Legend of Borg]

"Try my best es gonna be berry hard match, no?"

 

[octobrina10]

Gasquet in straight sets. He's had his sights set on this match, getting the big win in front of the home crowd. He's ready, he's waited his whole career for this. It's time!

There will be no home crowd in the stands. Paris's curfew will begin at 9pm.

 

[Joseph_K]

French male players went 3-14 in first-round singles action at this year's French Open. One of those matches featured two Frenchmen, one of whom was Richard Gasquet, the other being 20-year-old Hugo Gaston, who won seven games from Gasquet.

Rafael Nadal leads the head-to-head against Richard Gasquet 16-0 and has won their last eleven encounters in straight sets.

Alors, où sont les mousquetaires d'antan ?