Richard Gasquet
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Many coaches name Richard Gasquet's backhand the most elegant of all: a huge, looping take-back and a finish that leaves him almost airborne. It could produce winners from well behind the baseline, but standing so far back cost him time against the very best. He reached a career high of seventh and three Grand Slam semi-finals, two at Wimbledon. He retired at the 2025 French Open, with the stroke still intact.
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