Gasquet upset in Rome by qualifier

Published 5/5/2008 at FOXSports.com News for TENNIS

The Rome Masters began with an upset Monday when ninth-seeded Richard Gasquet was beaten by Peruvian qualifier Luis Horna 6-4, 6-1 in the first match on center court. The match was even until the 111th-ranked Horna broke Gasquet late in the first set. The top French player then unraveled, missing 15 forehands and committing 27 unforced errors overall. "After losing the first set, I lost all my confidence," Gasquet said. "I played my worst match of the year. [link]

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