Botic van de Zandschulp vs Richard Gasquet Preview & Prediction | 2025 Romanian Open | First Round

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Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp will get his clay court season underway against the French veteran Richard Gasquet, who is set to retire after the French Open.

Ranking points: ATP 250

Start date/time: Monday 31st March, 2025: UK – not before 3:00pm / US ET – not before 10:00am / US PT – not before 7:00am

Venue: Nastase & Marica Sports Club, Bucharest, Romania

Surface: Outdoor clay

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Botic van de Zandschulp vs Richard Gasquet prediction

Big-serving Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp will be playing in his first clay court event of the season after some encouraging performances over in the States, which included a shock win over Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells. 

The surface is not the strongest for Van de Zandschulp, and it could raise hopes of a victory for the retiring Richard Gasquet. The French veteran begins the final leg of his career, as he spoke of his intention to retire after the French Open last autumn.

Nevertheless, Gasquet has not played for a month and was forced to withdraw from his last Challenger event, and his fitness will likely be an issue against Van de Zandschulp. We think the Dutchman should prevail. 

Botic van de Zandschulp vs Richard Gasquet tip: Botic van de Zandschulp to win