Baghdatis sends Gasquet packing

But the World No 10 never got going against Cypriot Baghdatis, who had also beaten him at the London Olympics last year.

“Richard was probably tired, he’s played a lot of tennis this season,” said Baghdatis.

“He was not at his best and tired from last week,” he added, in reference to Gasquet’s run to victory in Montpellier.

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