Andy Murray is ranked 2nd on the latest ATP rankings with 8,435 points, while Richard Gasquet is 12th in the rankings with 2,725 points.
These two tennis professionals have clashed 12 times previously, with the Scottish player winning 8 times, while the Frenchman has won 4 times.
Andy Murray looking to step upAndy Murray, beaten Australian Open finalist will be looking to go one step further by winning his first title at Roland Garros. He struggled in the opening rounds of this tournament, but seems to be finding form as the competition progresses.
The current Olympic champion, comes into this game in good form, winning all of his last five games across two competitions. This includes wins in this competition against John Isner (7-6(9) 6-4 6-3), Ivo Karlovic (6-1 6-4 7-6(3)), Mathias Bourgue (6-2 2-6 4-6 6-2 6-3), and Radek Stepanek (3-6 3-6 6-0 6-3 7-5). He also defeated World number 1 Novak Djokovic in the final of the Rome Masters (6-3 6-3).
Richard Gasquet first Roland Garros quarter finalThis will be Richard Gasquet first appearance at the quarter final of the French Open, having been defeated at the 4th round in 4 of the last 5 competitions. The 13 time ATP winner has never been at the final of a Grand Slam, and will fancy his chances if he can get past the 2nd seed in this tie.
The French player, comes into this game in good form, winning four of his last five games. All of these victories were in this competition against Kei Nishikori (6-4 6-2 4-6 6-2), Nick Krygios (6-2 7-6(7) 6-2), Bjorn Fratangelo (6-1 7-6(3) 6-3), and Thomaz Bellucci (6-1 6-3 6-4).
His most recent defeat came at the hands of Kei Nishikori in the Round of 16 of the Rome Masters (6-1 6-4).
Richard Gasquet had a good game in the last round to defeat world number 6, Kei Nishikori, and will need a similarly outstanding performance in this game. Andy Murray however is world number 2 for a reason, and I expect this reason to be obvious in this game. Andy Murray to win this game in 4 sets.