Gasquet pulls out of Monte Carlo following COVID-19 related complications

France’s Richard Gasquet announced he was pulling out of Monte Carlo Masters because of “complications related to COVID-19.”

Richard Gasquet in action during the Qatar Open in March, 2021.

Frenchman Richard Gasquet said on Friday that he was pulling out of next week's Monte Carlo Masters because of “complications related to COVID-19.”

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The World No. 49, who reached the semifinals of the claycourt Masters in 2005, has had a tough start to the season, notably not being able to take part in the Australian Open because of a foot injury. Gasquet, who made the announcement on Instagram , has only won two matches this year on the main tour.