Richard is one of my favorites. Just a shame he didn't win more but the competition is tough.

@t-bone7988

2 жыл бұрын

fed era bruh

@maddie709

Жыл бұрын

@@t-bone7988 true.

The best looking one handed backhand in Tennis for sure! As stylish as deadly.

@masters.1000

5 жыл бұрын

Nalbandian and Gasquet will always be my favourite backhands ever. They are the best on the game. Power, technique, touch, angles, everything.

@AtobeTanhausser01

5 жыл бұрын

@Naim Asif could be Paire's though

@AtobeTanhausser01

5 жыл бұрын

@Naim Asif lmao I mean that's fair. Paire's issue is how he practically yanks/snatches it, but I would rate it over Gasquet's in terms of reliability even if barely. It really is a shame that it only got worse as his overall game got better over the years he approached his prime

@dhiyaneshsivakumaran9201

4 жыл бұрын

I think more stylish and elegant backhands are with 1.FedEx and 2.stanWaw. The most powerful in backhand is StanWaw. But the most SKILLFUL is Gasquet !

@AlexTapisevic

4 жыл бұрын

What about the former goat?

The most beautiful and elegant backhand I have ever seen, being Federer a close second. Players shouldn't be measured only by their number of titles, but also their entertaining level, and Gasquet is one of those absolutely special players.

@rosar6294

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, Fed's backhand is insanely beautiful, Gasquet's backhand beauty is simply god given. Favorite player ever, quintessence of natural talent, humble bloke (too much...). Still dream of him going big in grand slam. Will never happen but whatever, the beauty of his backhand will define tennis for the ages ;-)

@tiger3091

Жыл бұрын

Wawrinka, Thiem, Shapovalpv

Even now far past his prime, Gasquet's backhand remains poetry in motion. Simply sublime and always a treat to watch.

The one against Murray in Miami is the hardest one handed backhand I have ever seen.

@cussyrichards6121

5 жыл бұрын

Have you seen any two handed backhands hit harder?

@TheKakarot_itachi

4 жыл бұрын

@@cussyrichards6121 yes. Nadal against Djokovic. M9ntrel 2007

@shervvvv

3 жыл бұрын

similar to Federer's against Zverev, Shanghai 2019, check it out

4:16 That's just ridiculous

@Olegstuff21986

3 жыл бұрын

103 mph backhand, pretty impressive.

@nandobon6353

3 жыл бұрын

Probably the best backhand ever hit

Richard's backhand is my safe place.

Once upon a time he was the future of tennis. Sad it didn't happen

@donniechingon

5 жыл бұрын

It’s a shame it’d had been a nice show

@donniechingon

5 жыл бұрын

It’s a shame it’d had been a nice show

@masters.1000

5 жыл бұрын

That time, when Gasquet was called the future of tennis, rivaling Nadal. That's why no one should hype someone, you'll ruin him. These kids of today won nothing, yet they are the "Next gen".

@brentpham1155

5 жыл бұрын

@@masters.1000 nadal was called the future of tennis and Federer too after he beat Sampras at Wimbledon. It simply comes down to natural talent that is genetic and simply can not be taught or influenced by other outside factors such as pressure being called the next big star)

@Aghoradipathi

5 жыл бұрын

Future? Oh future joke u mean...

For me he has the most complete single handed backhand. Basically Stan's power + Federer's variety/shotmaking into one single hander

@MrJchneo

5 жыл бұрын

do you even watch tennis, what a load of nonsense, Gasquet has no way near as the power of Wawrinka, not even close, he wouldn't even be in the top 10 for power, the most powerful single backhanders are Wawrinka and Thiem and nobody else comes close to that I'm afraid

@Beechaii2

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrJchneo Absolute rubbish. Some of the fastest one handers ever have been hit by Gasquet. You don't consistently hit backhand winners from the baseline if you don't have a powerful stroke.

@Beechaii2

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrJchneo Simple and quick research for you - search for Gasquet 70 winners video on KZread and watch around 20-40 seconds mark where there are two consecutive inside out backhands he absolutely pulverises against Djokovic and Murray, particularly the Murray one.

@SARYM911

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrJchneo Stan might have more natural power but Gasquet tends to give a bit more to his body rotation

@jonas8993

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrJchneo wut

it's been 15 years I hear all tennis heads saying Richard Gasquet has the best backhand ever. He may not have the greatest career but what an acomplishment that is!

@pattfromwiisports

11 ай бұрын

yeah, and I mean no offense or hate towards him when saying this, I feel like the only reason we never saw him break past top 7 is just because his forehand is incredibly mediocre compared to his backhand. Amazing player to watch though

Gasquet’s backhand is one of those things i can watch it on repeat, it is pure artistry. I still wonder how can he generate so much power while hitting the ball at such height from way behind, it’s pure genius. Wish he was consistent and played to full potential.

Always hit to your opponent’s backhand - *unless* - you’re playing Richard Gasquet.

@monkeyninja150

5 жыл бұрын

Lol yeah he's probably the only player that you would need to pick on the forehand withb

@franbatista9062

5 жыл бұрын

Or David Nalbandian and Benoit Paire

@shobuddy

5 жыл бұрын

Wawrinka says hi

@Bruno-kb5el

5 жыл бұрын

Gustavo Kuerten

@johnberk9077

5 жыл бұрын

and wawrinka enters the room

Most elegant one handed backhand in history of tennis.

Imagine if Gasquet had a Fernando Gonzalez like forehand. That would me a mulitple grandslam winner right there.

@Lakers24bn

5 жыл бұрын

And if he didn't do coke

@ragas2845

3 жыл бұрын

@@Lakers24bn Is he into coke?

@jonas8993

3 жыл бұрын

@@ragas2845 nope

@jeanterine4712

3 жыл бұрын

And if he had Isner's serve...

@financialliberty2381

3 жыл бұрын

Just Gasquet with a FH and à serve half as goods as...Wawrinka's and you're looking at a 5+ Slams winner.

Richard Gasquet has the most beautiful one-handed backhand ever!

2:08 Nadal: "U Wat m8?!"

@notquitemytempo1353

5 жыл бұрын

I mean, after that shot there's no other proper reaction. That was just brilliant

@adarshbs7259

5 жыл бұрын

Never seen anyone wreck Rafa's overhead smash that effectively.

Gasquet should run around his FHs to hit more BHs

All yall saying his forehand is trash doesent seem to understand that many of these backhand bombs where opened up by a very good forehand

Even though i am a two-handed backhand player for almost 20 years 'cause it's very stable, Richard Gaquet is one of my favorite players all time!

It's a beautiful shot to watch

Such a beauty to watch

4:16 That is probably the best backhand of all time. I still prefer Wawrinka's backhand which in my opinion is the best one handed backhand in the world, but Gasquet probably has the best coil, that's where he gets all of his power from.

On 18 June 2005, his 19th birthday, he won his first ATP Tour single title !

Happy Birthday To You

Pure art!!

My favorite backhand of the business

Pure delight 😊

Ce revers est une merveille, le plus beau du circuit

4:17 this is still the fastest OHB winner in professional tennis history.

@JasminGardenia

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know what the fastest ever is.. but Gasquet's had 103 mph and.. I don't know what Thiem's fastest ever is, but I I know tha he had a 104 mph bh winner against Casper Ruud at RG this year

From 2004 to the present there have been 100 slams played ( would have been 101 if Wimbledon 2020 had not been cancelled) and Gasquet has competed in 91 of them. That is incredible consistency for someone who doesn’t often progress beyond the end of the first week and it’s meant he has amassed prize money in excess of £21m (not bad for a ‘journeyman’) Beautiful to watch too.

Supremely talented Frenchman Dunno where he went wrong and y he simply couldn't win more.All the best

@DjokovicIsOurLordAndSaviour

5 жыл бұрын

Forehand. Definitely a shame though yeah he has serious talent.

@Johnny-cz2wv

4 жыл бұрын

No serve, no forehand

@financialliberty2381

3 жыл бұрын

@@Johnny-cz2wv his serve is good on grass though but yeah FH was really a big issue Strange cause his FH actually looked good at the beginning of his career but then it only went downhill. And actually his FH looks pretty good when he goes for it, particularly on grass but his FH in a neutral rally is one of the worst I've ever seen both visually and in term of efficiency

Um espetáculo.....

outrageous!

A Gasquet backhand is like a Rembrandt painting.

The last one at match point down to pull that out this man is one of a kind!

So good

One of rare players whose backhand much better than forehand.

Elegant player!

¡Cómo buen francés: orgulloso y auténtico!.

Love how half the video is replays, nonetheless great video of the best atp backhand

His point construction is done effortlessly on his backhand

The one against Murray in Miami has a special place in my heart, the most gorgeous backhand winner EVER!

2:08 That look on Nadal's face gotta love him

Remember, at the age of 18 Gasquet was already a top 20 ATP. I don't know what happened next but anyway, he's the most elegant player on a court with Federer.

@jenniferbrady3810

2 жыл бұрын

He's not bad to look at, either :D

@drym3943

2 жыл бұрын

He grew really fast. He was better than Nadal (they were playing again each other on ypung catégories). His physics didn't grow as much as Nadal.

It's magic from the gods

Richard Gasquet is a very good player, though he never win a lot but he is indeed 1 of the best.

For me as having a single-hander having a bh like Gasquet is the dream.

for sure

4:18 103 mph wow.

2:58 That was so pure...

Inside outside backhand at 4:20 was a rocket.

Gasque vs wavrinka wimbledon is a fantastic match

maybe not the most efficient one handed backhand (although incredibly efficient) but definately the most beautiful.

this is the first time i see gasquet looking young

A picture sent in outerspace to explain the game of tennis to extraterrestrials: definitely Richard Gasquet's backhand

It's all in the grip.

i prefer Wawrinka's backhand. It doesnt have the flourish that Gasquet's has but i think it's a better shot

@financialliberty2381

3 жыл бұрын

Not really It looks a better shot because Wawrinka has other weapons like his FH and serve that help his BH to shine. Imagine Gasquet with a FH and serve just nearly as good as Wawrinka (and Wawrinka has not the best FH or serve in the tour, far from it): you're looking at a 5+ slams winner

Probably the best back hand in tennis

His backhand reminds me of a dragonfly. So compact, snappy and gorgeous.

4:00😮🤯

Please do better at wimbledon than at RG

the most gorgeous OHB of all time IMO

There’s one bomb of a backhanded vs. Djoko in the USA, where’s that one?:(

His backhand isn't just the most elegant, it is ridiculously devastating.

I think the second best single backhand on the tour after Wawrinka.

Best backhand ever. Strong, powerful but also beautiful

@tristan2974

4 жыл бұрын

Wawrinka has the Best backhand

@serbulentsenturk1326

3 жыл бұрын

@@tristan2974 Gasquet has the most artistic and beautiful bh,Wawrinka has the most consistently powerful one.

@financialliberty2381

3 жыл бұрын

@@tristan2974 nope it's Gasquet If Gasquet had only a decent FH and a good serve, this wouldn't even be a debate at all but of course, Wawrinka's slams makes people choose his BH rather than Gasquet's

back to toronto 2005, the star is born. Lol

When you consider the consistency of the shot, the variety, touch and power, I think Gasquet has the best one-handed backhand ever. Shapovalov may have more power and athletic ability on his backhand, but he lacks the consistency of Gasquet, who can engage you in long cross court backhand rallies until he finally gets you far enough out of position to go for the clean winner down the line. Gasquet beat Wawrinka in the 2015 Wimbledon match because he forced Wawrinka into extended back cross court rallies and Wawrinka would typically make a backhand error after four or five shots.

Premier final

this video makes me think that gasquet never loses tiebreaks xD

One day my grandkids will ask me what a one-handed backhand looked like and I will show them Gasquet… (then Wawrinka, Almagro, Kuerten, Henin, Mauresmo etc.)

Too bad he has lots of injuries and poor FH that ruined his carrier... He was one of the best world player when he was a kid/teen, then he got overtaken.

Where is nalbandian??????

Not really , stan the man has the best backhand of All!

The best backhand ever! #2- Federer

unrepeatable 1:51

For me, Federer still has the best there is stroke wise of one handed backhand, but in form its always been Gasquet

2:02 how....

I was a big fan when he came in and I think that the Main reasons why he hasn't Made a brilliant career are 1) Mental strength, fighting mentality 2) Because he stands very far from the baseline making his attacks more slow 3)Weak forehand

@financialliberty2381

3 жыл бұрын

The point 2 are a direct consequence of the point 3 for me And the point 1 is a direct consequence of his relatively poor fitness for me

Franchement, Gasquet, je le suis depuis très longtemps. Depuis trop longtemps. Un joueur de génie, surtout, mais un petit manque de puissance..Et de volonté...Sinon...!!!

Is it better than Stan the man's?

the man's forehand is just terrible though. Its almost like he can't hit through it

@hattrickster33

5 жыл бұрын

His forehand is literally like a good college or challenger level backhand. Not a big weapon but pretty consistent. Still can't understand why his coach didn't get him to change his grip/swing on the forehand side.

@slamandjam2

5 жыл бұрын

[OCB] seriously. He has a full on Continental volley grip

@hattrickster33

5 жыл бұрын

@@slamandjam2 Very oldschool. Doesn't really cut it in 2019.

@masters.1000

5 жыл бұрын

He used to have a better forehand when he came in.

@FF-cg3cf

5 жыл бұрын

@T Chupacabra this makes no sense. In that case people shouldn't have the right to judge books,movies etc because they can't do better

Gasquet's weird shoulders must surely give him his ungodly backhand, but at what cost?!?

5 minutes are not enough

一番最初のやつって早送りじゃないよね？

The best looking backhand but too defensive to be a grand slam winner.

@davidletherine7628

4 жыл бұрын

There’s plenty offense in Rich’s backhand. Can’t say the same for his forehand thou that’s why he wasn’t able to win big

@financialliberty2381

3 жыл бұрын

It's the forehand which makes him his BH in too many defensive positions

Gilles Simon était parti pour être lui aussi un grand joueur malheureusement il n' a pas prouvé grand chose Vraiment dommage Tous les joueurs français ont eu des bourses pitoyable

Je comprends pas comment son coup droit a pu évoluer d'une si mauvaise manière, à un moment il le frappait bien puis depuis je ne sais quand il fait des ronds milieu du terrain en jouant en arrière. Avec un coup droit il aurait pu aller plus loin.

フォアが大クセ

Combines an incredible backhand with an awful forehand. You can’t win with that.

If only his forehand was as good as his backhand

@financialliberty2381

3 жыл бұрын

Let alone as good, if it was only half as good as his BH, the guy wins at least 2/3 Slams I think

Best bachand ever Worst forehand ever

@andropez

5 жыл бұрын

Никола X no I think that title goes to Beniot Paire

J'aime bien le style 🎾 de Gasquet il avait l'étoffe de devenir un grand joueur plusieurs grands chlems à la clé c'est vraiment dommage !

I never grasped how someone can have both the best backhand and the worst forehand on tour...

First

only if he even he had a moderately decent forehand he would have probably won a slam.if he had like a cilic or del potro forehand he would easily have won all the slams.

Why would any opponent play towards Gasquet's backhand? It's looking for trouble

son revers etait tres bon, mais celui a une main de federer ... faut en parler ...

Baby Federer

His FH was just ok.