Richard Gasquet vs Flavio Cobolli Prediction Paris Masters Tennis Picks 10/29/24

Richard Gasquet is appearing at the Paris Masters for the 19th and last time. The 38-year-old veteran has been granted a wild card for his final bout, with his retirement now confirmed to be at next year's Roland Garros.

Gasquet is a former semifinalist in Paris-Bercy and made the quarterfinal on multiple occasions at his absolute peak. But it would be a massive surprise if he made it that far in the draw this week.

The former World No. 7 is currently outside the Top 100, although he did win a Challenger title on a hard court in early September on home soil. He will bank on the home support to cheer him to victory, having been without one for the last five months (at Tour level).

Flavio Cobolli has been one of the ATP Tour's breakout stars in 2024. The Italian has touched the Top 30 this year, although he has dropped two spots to No. 32 in the latest ATP rankings.

Cobolli is making his debut appearance at the Paris Masters. He has a 20-27 lifetime record indoors.

The 22-year-old has won 44 matches in all competitions this season. Cobolli's best results include a runner-up finish at the Citi Open in Washington. He also made the third round of the Australian Open as a qualifier earlier in January. 

Cobolli's most recent appearance was at the Vienna Open, where he retired in the second round.

Richard Gasquet vs Flavio Cobolli Head-To-Head

• Richard Gasquet leads Flavio Cobolli 1-0 in their head-to-head.

• That meeting was at the San Benedetto Challenger last year. Gasquet won in three sets.

Richard Gasquet vs Flavio Cobolli Prediction

As one chapter closes, another one opens. Gasquet is very much winding down his career, and Cobolli is getting started. The Italian has impressed with his versatility and incredible ability to make split-second decisions in rallies that defy his age. But there are question marks about that shoulder injury he sustained in Vienna, and we advise caution staking in this match.

Gasquet has fared poorly at the Paris Masters in recent years, but a win over Dusan Lajovic in Vienna qualifying suggests he might still be capable of putting on a show in front of his home crowd on his last appearance at this tournament.