Result: Richard Gasquet beats Thanasi Kokkinakis to advance in Cincinnati

Richard Gasquet in action against David Ferrer during their US Open quarter final match on September 4, 2013
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Richard Gasquet beats Thanasi Kokkinakis 7-6(5) 6-2 to book his spot in the third round of the Cincinnati Open.

Richard Gasquet has reached round three of the Cincinnati Open thanks to a straight-sets triumph over Thanasi Kokkinakis.

Kokkinakis powered into a 4-1 lead in the first-set tie-break, but 12th seed Gasquet fought back to take it 7-5.

The Frenchman had less trouble in the second as he wrapped up a 7-6(5) 6-2 win over the Australian.

Gasquet will take on US Open champion and seventh seed Marin Cilic in the next round.

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