World number nine Richard Gasquet is starting the 2014 season with a new clothing endorsement deal.
The top-ranked French player has reportedly signed a deal with clothing brand Le Coq Sportif. Gasquet previously had an endorsement deal with clothing giant Lacoste. The effectivity of the deal started last January 1 and those who watched the Qatar Open in Doha earlier this month got the chance to see the Frenchman wearing the brand.
“I am very honoured to wear the colours of Le Coq Sportif. It is the mythical French brand which is present in The Tour de France and also on legendary soccer jerseys. The brand reminds me of Yannick and Roland Garros 1983. I will try to be up to it! Gasquet said.
“Le Coq Sportif is proud and delighted to partner with Richard Gasquet. It has been a priority for us to return to the sport of tennis, which is one of the brand’s symbolic sports and Richard Gasquet perfectly represents the values of performance and style that we strive to portray. Our teams have worked hard to provide Richard with high-tech, high-performance clothing, and we look forward to supporting him throughout the season,” said Le Coq Sportif CEO Frank Heissat.
