Playing Style
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Gasquet is noted for his powerful and precise single-handed backhand, his flair and shot-making ability and is also known for his speed around the court. He is an all-court player. Gasquet's single-handed backhand features a high take back, utilising gravity, coils up (very low to the ground), and slowly unwinds, unleashing one of the best backhands on the ATP tour. However, his forehand can be considered a weaker shot. He is capable of hitting big winners with his forehand, but in general, his rally forehand lacks consistent depth. While he is capable of hitting huge winners, Gasquet is criticised for being too defensive, standing deep in the court and hitting the ball with looping top spin or slice with very little pace.
Gasquet has earned much praise for his "natural ability". One of the accolades he has received is recognition of his ability to play all-round complete tennis. During a Davis cup match against Marat Safin, British TV presenter Barry Cowan described him as "naturally more talented than Federer".
Many, including Peter Fleming, have sung similar praises of the young Frenchman's talent.
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