Richard won the Open de Caen against Nicolas Devilder in the final 6-2 6-2.
This tournament in Normandy is often used by French players to check their form during the off-season. In addition to Richard, Llodra, Benneteau and Mathieu were the top players in Caen. Richard enterend at the semifinals stage and defeated Josselin Ouanna in a tight three setter 6-4 4-6 7-5. In the finals, his serve, experience and capacity to accelerate if necessary where too much for his opponent.
Richard will start his 2013 campagne in Doha.