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Richard Gasquet Joins the Pod, His Decision to Retire & Playing His Final Tournament | Ep 64
Manage episode 484427565 series 3619141
Former World No. 7 and 18-time non-major winner, Richard Gasquet joins this week’s episode for the first of a special two-part interview.
Richard opens up about his decision to retire in 2025, the emotions around playing his final tournament at Roland Garros, his early memories facing the Nothing Major crew, and his hilarious odds of actually winning the French Open.
Plus, Sam and John relive a legendary Ethiopian dinner in Geneva en route to Paris, and Steve jumps in to break down the (slightly controversial) results of the Aura Draw.
Plus Sam and Stevie break down their recent match against two 4.5-level amateurs in the ultimate 0-40 challenge.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:32 Welcome Back and Personal Updates
01:47 French Open Preparations
02:48 Memories of Geneva
04:01 Ethiopian Dinner Adventure
08:05 Train Rides and Tournament Preparations
11:06 Favorite Hotels and Dining Spots in Paris
15:15 Qualifying Matches and Final French Open
18:08 Interview with Richard Gasquet
25:08 Reflecting on a Tennis Career
26:18 Memories of Monte Carlo 2008
27:17 The Final Grand Slam Attempt
29:47 A Lifetime in Tennis
32:36 Discussing the French Open Odds
37:23 Fun Tennis Challenges and Bracket Predictions
45:57 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead
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66 episodes
Manage episode 484427565 series 3619141
Former World No. 7 and 18-time non-major winner, Richard Gasquet joins this week’s episode for the first of a special two-part interview.
Richard opens up about his decision to retire in 2025, the emotions around playing his final tournament at Roland Garros, his early memories facing the Nothing Major crew, and his hilarious odds of actually winning the French Open.
Plus, Sam and John relive a legendary Ethiopian dinner in Geneva en route to Paris, and Steve jumps in to break down the (slightly controversial) results of the Aura Draw.
Plus Sam and Stevie break down their recent match against two 4.5-level amateurs in the ultimate 0-40 challenge.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:32 Welcome Back and Personal Updates
01:47 French Open Preparations
02:48 Memories of Geneva
04:01 Ethiopian Dinner Adventure
08:05 Train Rides and Tournament Preparations
11:06 Favorite Hotels and Dining Spots in Paris
15:15 Qualifying Matches and Final French Open
18:08 Interview with Richard Gasquet
25:08 Reflecting on a Tennis Career
26:18 Memories of Monte Carlo 2008
27:17 The Final Grand Slam Attempt
29:47 A Lifetime in Tennis
32:36 Discussing the French Open Odds
37:23 Fun Tennis Challenges and Bracket Predictions
45:57 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
66 episodes
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