ATP Sofia Open 2020: Richard Gasquet vs Vasek Pospisil Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction

ATP Sofia Open 2020: Richard Gasquet vs Vasek Pospisil Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
Richard Gasquet and Vasek Pospisil

Richard Gasquet will be up against the Canadian, Vasek Pospisil in the semifinal clash at the Sofia Open. Gasquet defeated Salvatore Caruso in a tough two set encounter whereas Pospisil defeated the 6th seed Australian, John Millman in the quaterfinals. Gasquet has had an amazing run at the Sofia Open so far, reaching his first semifinals of the season. He will be looking forward to secure a place in the final when he faces the Canadian on Friday.

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Richard Gasquet vs Vasek Pospisil
  • Date: 13 November 2020
  • Tournament: Sofia Open 2020
  • Round: Semifinal
  • Venue: Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Category: ATP 250 Series
  • Surface: Indoor hardcourt
  • Prize money: €325,615

Richard Gasquet vs Vasek Pospisil: Match Preview

Richard Gasquet

Richard Gasquet has not dropped a single set so far at the Sofia Open. He defeated Roberto Caraballes Baena in the 1st round followed by another straight sets victory over Jonas Forejtek in the 2nd round. The Frenchman was tested in his quarterfinal victory over Salvatore Caruso as both sets were equally contested, until Gasquet kept his composure and secured the important points winning 7-6, 7-5.

Vasek Pospisil started his campaign against Illya Marchenko whom he had to defeat in 3 sets. The match went all the way down to the 3rd set tiebreaker. In the 2nd round, the Canadian had a comfortable victory over the 4th seed, Jan-Lennard Struff. He defeated another seeded player in the quarterfinals, after he got the better of the 6th seed, John Millman in straight sets. Pospisil dropped just 5 games in his match against Millman.

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Richard Gasquet vs Vasek Pospisil: Head-to-Head

Vasek Pospisil

The duo have faced each other 5 times in the past with Vasek Pospisil leading the head to head record to 3-2. Their first encounter cam at the 2013 Shanghai Masters where the Canadian won in straight sets. They again met at Shanghai Masters 2015, where Gasquet emerged victorious in 3 sets. Their last encounter was at the Open Sud de France, which Pospisil won via a walkover. However, the Canadian was a set up when the walkover was granted.

Richard Gasquet vs Vasek Pospisil: Match Prediction

The Canadian will progress into the final

The semifinal clash between the two is expected to be a close affair and can go either way. The match will be decided by three sets. Vasek Pospisil has had good victories over seeded players in the previous rounds, which will boost his confidence ahead of their semifinal clash. Richard Gasquet has finally caught some form in the last ATP Tournament of the year at Sofia, after a poor year on tour. Pospisil is expected to defeat the Frenchman and end his run in Sofia. The quality of tennis the Canadian has produced in the past 2 rounds, might prove a bit too much to handle for Richard Gasquet.

Match Prediction: Vasek Pospisil to win in 3 sets.

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