Nov 12, 2018
Gasquet out of Davis Cup final with injury
Richard Gasquet has withdrawn from the Davis Cup final against Croatia later this month because of injury. Gasquet, the No. 1 French player, wrote on Twitter on Monday about his withdrawal but did not specify his injury.
The Canadian Press
PARIS — Richard Gasquet has withdrawn from the Davis Cup final against Croatia later this month because of injury.
Gasquet, the No. 1 French player, wrote on Twitter on Monday about his withdrawal but did not specify his injury. According to L'Equipe newspaper, Gasquet, ranked No. 26, is hampered by a groin problem.
Gasquet said he is "extremely disappointed" not to be able to play for France, which is bidding to win back-to-back titles in the team competition. The final will be held at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium in Lille on Nov. 23-25 under a retractable roof.
In the absence of Gasquet, France captain Yannick Noah can still count on Lucas Pouille, Jeremy Chardy and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga for the singles matches.
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