Japan Open Quarter-Finals: Preview and Predictions

Rakuten Open - Day 4

Quarter Final 4: Richard Gasquet vs Kevin Anderson

When in full flow, there is probably no better sight on a tennis court than a Gasquet backhand. It may not have the brute force of Wawrinka or the zing of a Federer backhand, but it’s almost poetry in motion.

Unfortunately for him, he does not have much else in the arsenal to compete and win against the very best on a consistent basis. To make matters worse, he is facing one of the most improved players of the last two years – the wonderful Kevin Anderson. Gasquet’s win over another big server Kyrgios may give him some hope, but unlike Nick, this big server is not someone prone to mental lapses.

Prediction: Anderson in 2 Sets