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TMS MONTE CARLO

April 13, 2005

Richard Gasquet

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO

THE MODERATOR: Questions for Richard Gasquet.

Q. You said you preferred to play Costa. Are you comfortable now with the clay court specialists rather than players like Davydenko?

RICHARD GASQUET: Yes, I kind of like the Spanish players. But if I have to play Davydenko, I'll also try to win.

Q. Do you remember this incredible first set against Costa, then there was a rain delay and it was an entirely different match?

RICHARD GASQUET: Yes, it was a big match for me. After that, he won the tournament and I was the only one to steal a set from him.

Q. Today at 5-4, 40-Love, did you take it too easily? He seemed to give you a dark look.

RICHARD GASQUET: No, I tried to play an ace on my second serve and that was stupid. I also missed my dropshot. It was a stupid game. But I was able to break back immediately although I was down 30-Love. By myself I was able to win that point at 40-Love.

Q. And then at 6-5 there was a very long rally. Then you made two dropshots.

RICHARD GASQUET: Yes, because I was tired and I wanted him to run.

Q. You now have the ability to react. How did you work on that?

RICHARD GASQUET: I try not to get nervous, and the reason why I won that match today is because I was able to break back at that particular moment.

Q. There's a risk that you will be the only French player left in the draw tonight.

RICHARD GASQUET: I hope not, because Santoro will certainly win his match; he has a chance. Cyril is in a difficult situation, though.

Q. It's the first time you are reaching the third round in a Masters Series.

RICHARD GASQUET: Yes, I know now that I can go far in those tournaments. I have the level to win matches.

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