He Was Even Better Than Young Nadal... What Happened to the Biggest Prodigy in Tennis?

Before Rafael Nadal became a tennis legend, there was another young player who seemed destined to take over the sport: Richard Gasquet. As a child, Gasquet was considered one of the greatest talents tennis had ever seen. His extraordinary one-handed backhand, natural touch, and effortless technique made him a sensation long before he reached the professional tour. Some even believed he had more potential than a young Nadal. But while Nadal went on to become one of the greatest players in history, Gasquet's career followed a very different path.