Andreev ousts Gasquet in Swiss Open quarters
Gstaad, Switzerland (Sports Network) - Former finalist Igor Andreev of Russia upset defending champion Richard Gasquet in Friday's quarterfinal action at the Swiss Open Gstaad.
The 2004 runner-up Andreev, a wild card this week, knocked out the third- seeded Gasquet 7-5, 6-2 on the red clay at Roy Emerson Arena. The French Gasquet was riding a seven-match winning streak at this tournament, including a victory over Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in last year's finale.
Gasquet reached the semifinals at Wimbledon last week, only to lose to Swiss great Roger Federer.
Andreev, who will turn 24 on Saturday, posted his ninth career victory against a top-10 player by dousing Gasquet on Day 5. Gasquet made his debut in the top 10 just this week...Full Story