QATAR EXXONMOBIL OPEN

March 8, 2021

Richard Gasquet

Press Conference

R. GASQUET/B. Rola

6-4, 6-4

THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.

Q. You will play Andrey Rublev next. Can you talk about the challenges he poses?

RICHARD GASQUET: Yeah, he's one of the best players in the world. He's a newcomer on the tour. He can win a Grand Slam very soon. He won many, many tournaments. He's playing great, of course. He won four 500s, so I know it will be tough for me. But I have nothing to lose, as I said.

Yeah, I'm sure I can do a great match and try to play the best I can, and then we will see what will happen on court.

Q. You are on your 20th season on the ATP tour. What does this mean to you? Like what is the key for your longevity?

RICHARD GASQUET: Yeah, very happy to do another season on tour. Of course you said it's around 20 or 21 season on tour, but I'm still very happy to practice, to be here, to play great tournaments. That's why I'm still practicing, still trying to win some matches.

We will see what will happen in the future, but as I said, I'm happy to be here, win tonight, and try to do the same in two days.