Mpetshi Perricard has begun 2025 in a similar vein, unleashing 36 aces in his opening win over Nick Kyrgios in Brisbane, 20 as he saw off Frances Tiafoe, and then 19 against Jakub Mensik.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (No. 31 ranking) will take on Bu Yunchaokete (No. 65) in the Round of 32 of the ASB Classic on Sunday, January 5. Mpetshi Perricard was last in action on September 27 ...

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Opelka is into his first ATP final since 2022 after overcoming Frenchman Mpetshi Perricard in straight sets Trump seeks to block 'imminent' release of special counsel Jack Smith's report 20 Myths ...

Fans slammed Jakub Mensik for his seemingly cold handshake with Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard following their Brisbane International quarterfinal clash. On Friday, January 3, Mensik and Perricard ...

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard was left in shock after receiving a frosty handshake from his rival at the Brisbane International. The big-serving 6’8 Frenchman beat Jakub Mensik in two tight sets to ...

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Jakub Mensik had a tense handshake at the net following the Frenchman’s 7-5, 7-6(5) victory over the young Czech at the Brisbane International. The World No. 31 ...

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Opelka, 27, will now face France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who beat Jakub Mensik 7-5 7-6 (7-5) to reach the semi-finals. "[Djokovic] is the greatest tennis player ever. But it's difficult ...

Rising stars Mirra Andreeva of Russia and Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard yesterday underlined their Australian Open potential with impressive wins at the Brisbane International, while Taiwan’s ...

On the comeback from long-term hip and wrist injuries, the 211-centimetre tall Opelka won 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 on Friday evening to book a semifinal against French sensation Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

Opelka eased through the rest of the match to see out the victory, and will face fellow huge-server Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the semifinals. Djokovic, who will link up with new coach Andy ...