Meptshi Perricard's ascent isn't surprising, given his family's athletic background. His father, Ghislain Mpetshi-Kalongo, was a footballer back in the day and used to play as a defender.

According to ATP's official website, Guylain Mpetshi is the father of Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Some of the sites shared his father's name as Ghislain Mpetshi-Kalongo.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, on October 26, ... But can you imagine the eldest son of Ghislain Mpetshi – a former footballer born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo ...

Mpetshi Perricard defeated the six-seed Shelton in straight sets: 6-4, 7-6(4). We can officially say there is another promising star in the youngest generation of players.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard's serve is lethal but one player knows its secret: his best friend Arthur Fils, with him in Wimbledon's Ro16 Tennis Mpetshi Perricard’s serve – how Musetti broke it ...

Mpetshi Perricard defeated the six-seed Shelton in straight sets: 6-4, 7-6(4). We can officially say there is another promising star in the youngest generation of players.