World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Ends Richard Gasquet French Open Career

Jannik Sinner, the world number one and reigning US and Australian Open champion, advanced to the third round of the 2025 French Open by defeating French veteran Richard Gasquet in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0, 6-4. This match marked Gasquet's final professional appearance after a 23-year career, during which he amassed 610 match wins—the most by any Frenchman in the Open Era—and 16 tour-level singles titles. Sinner's victory extended his Grand Slam winning streak to 16 matches, making him the first man born in 1990 or later to achieve this feat, and he is pursuing his first French Open title, aiming to be the first Italian man to win since 1976. Despite Gasquet's moments of brilliance, including his famed single-handed backhand and a brief comeback attempt, Sinner dominated the match with powerful and precise play. The match was seen as a poignant generational transition, with Sinner praising Gasquet's career and legacy both on and off the court. Sinner will next face Jiri Lehecka in the round of 16, continuing his pursuit of further success at Roland Garros.