2021 French Open Second Round – Rafael Nadal vs Richard Gasquet Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Rafael Nadal vs Richard Gasquet on and what time does it start? Thursday 3rd June, 2021 – not before 20:00 (UK)
Where is Rafael Nadal vs Richard Gasquet taking place? Stade Roland Garros, Paris
What surface is Rafael Nadal vs Richard Gasquet being played on? Clay (outdoor)
Where can I get tickets for Rafael Nadal vs Richard Gasquet? Click here for the latest ticket information
What channel is Rafael Nadal vs Richard Gasquet on? Both ITV and Eurosport will be showing live coverage of the French Open so it is worth checking their schedules
Where can I stream Rafael Nadal vs Richard Gasquet? ITV Hub, Eurosport Player & Amazon Prime Video (in France only)
THE PREDICTION
This should be a fantastic spectacle under the lights of Philippe-Chatrier as two darlings of Roland-Garros go head to head. 13-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal came through a well-contested three sets with Alexei Popyrin on Tuesday for a useful settler in Paris whilst 35-year-old Gasquet was at his silky best against young Frenchman Hugo Gaston to also come through in three. What should be a really high-quality feast for the eyes on court really only has one potential outcome, though, as Gasquet’s trademark backhand has always been muted against Nadal’s lefty forehand to the tune of an incredible 16-0 head-to-head record in favour of the Spaniard. You would be hard pushed to find a more definitive record than that on tour so taking Nadal to win in his customary three-set blitz here looks a solid option indeed. Gasquet has taken just four sets from Nadal, his last coming in 2008.
