Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Richard Gasquet will take place in the round of 16 of the 2023 Stuttgart Open on June 15.
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Stefanos Tsitsipas’ continued search for his first title of the 2023 season, combined with the fact that he has been without a title since 2018, can be cause for concern. Tsitsipas may also be settling for mediocrity, as he no longer exhibits the same level of determination and passion to overcome the challenges that have consistently hampered his progress. The world #5 will face a more difficult task in the coming weeks as he competes on his least favourite surface. However, his previous success in the grass swing in 2022 may have given him the confidence and belief he needs to face this challenge. Tsitsipas won his first grass court title in Mallorca.
Earlier this week, Richard Gasquet defeated Christopher Eubanks in a closely contested first-round match. After clearing the first hurdle, Gasquet now hopes to win back-to-back tour-level events, something he hasn’t done since his title-winning campaign in Auckland in January 2023. On grass, the former world number seven has a significant advantage over Stefanos Tsitsipas, with 82 victories to Tsitsipas’ 22. Gasquet has demonstrated his prowess on this surface throughout his career, winning three ATP titles in Nottingham (twice) and’s-Hertogenbosch and reaching the Wimbledon semifinals twice.
| Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Richard Gasquet | Match details |
|---|---|
| Date | June 15, 2023 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Tournament | Stuttgart Open |
| Stage | Round of 16 |
| Time (India) | 8:30 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Daniil Medvedev | 7-5, 7-5 (L) |
| Borna Coric | 6-3, 6-4 (W) |
| Lorenzo Musetti | 7-5, 7-5 (W) |
| Lorenzo Sonego | 6-3, 7-6 (W) |
| Nuno Borges | 6-3, 6-3 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Christopher Eubanks | 7-6, 6-4 (W) |
| Mikael Ymer | 6-3, 7-5 (L) |
| Ugo Humbert | 6-0, 6-2 (L) |
| Mikael Ymer | 7-6, 6-3 (W) |
| Thanasi Kokkinakis | 6-1, 6-7, 5-7 (W) |
Stefanos Tsitsipas leads the match 2-1 (1-1 in official play, 0-1 on grass). Because of his experience and past success on grass, Richard Gasquet is regarded as a superior player to Stefanos Tsitsipas. If Gasquet can rediscover his best form, which he hasn’t shown in a long time, he has the potential to challenge Tsitsipas on grass.
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Richard Gasquet will take place in the round of 16 of the 2023 Stuttgart Open on June 15.
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