Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is a French professional tennis player who, in a very short period, rose through the ATP ranking and drew the attention of all tennis lovers. He was born on July 8, 2003, in Lyon, France, and has risen as one of the most promising talents the sport has seen.
Early Life and Junior Career
Mpetshi Perricard took up tennis in Lyon. Taller than average at 6 feet 8 inches, his physical attributes helped him mostly in his serving game. In 2021, he had captured the French Open boys’ doubles title with countryman Arthur Fils and had been in the semifinals of the singles, indicating his arrival as a pro.
Professional Transition into Tennis
Turning professional in 2021, Mpetshi Perricard made some progressive starts during the first years of his pro career. In 2023, he won his first single title on the ATP Challenger Tour-the León Open-against Juan Pablo Ficovich in the final. The victory brought him inside the top 200 of the ATP ranking for the first time in his career and thus opened big expectations toward future successes.
Breakthrough Year: 2024
Mpetshi Perricard made 2024 a year of big change. He won more than a few titles on the ATP Challenger Tour – victories at the Lexus Nottingham Challenger, alongside consecutive wins in Mexico at the Morelos Open and the GNP Seguros Tennis Open in Acapulco. The three triumphs propelled him inside the top 125 for the first time in early April 2024.
As a wildcard, he won the ATP Lyon Open in May, defeating Lorenzo Sonego and Alexander Bublik, among others, en route to a victory over Tomás Martín Etcheverry in the title. The result made him the lowest-ranked titlist in the history of the tournament and propelled him into the top 70.
He took that into Wimbledon, where he received entry as a lucky loser and advanced to the fourth round, taking out 20th seed Sebastian Korda in a five-set thriller, serving 51 aces in the match. And in so doing at Wimbledon, he was marked as one of the most dangerous competitors on the big stage.
Mpetshi Perricard won his first ATP 500 title at the Swiss Indoors in Basel in October, defeating Ben Shelton in the final. It made him the lowest-ranked champion since the tournament’s elevation to a tour-level event in 1975 and propelled him to a career-high ranking of World No. 31.
Style of Play and Strengths
The game of Mpetshi Perricard is characterized by a big, powerful serve touted as comparable to some of the greatest servers the game has seen. He can generate great pace and angle because of his height, which really makes it hard to return his serve. His Shot Quality in 2024 for serve was rated at 9.5, a little above great servers like Alexander Zverev. Along with serving, he can have a pretty decent baseline game and is cool under pressure, performing well in tie-break situations.
Recent Performances and Future Prospects
At the beginning of 2025, Mpetshi Perricard has carried on where he left off: In a closely fought encounter at the Brisbane International, he finally managed to see off Nick Kyrgios, firing 36 aces as he warmed to his task. The victory over fourth-seeded Frances Tiafoe has propelled him into the quarterfinals and underlined his credentials for deep runs in this year’s Grand Slam tournaments, starting with the Australian Open.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s highest ATP ranking?
His current highest ATP singles ranking is World No. 31, achieved on 16 December 2024.
How tall is Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard?
He stands at 6 feet 8 inches tall.
What are some of the notable titles he has won?
His victories came in 2024, as he won the ATP Lyon Open and Swiss Indoors in Basel for his first-time ATP 250 and ATP 500 titles, respectively.
How effective is his serve?
His serve is one of the best on tour, rated 9.5 for Shot Quality in 2024 to denote it as highly effective.
5. What has been his performance in Grand Slam so far?
His best performance at any Grand Slam came at the 2024 Wimbledon, wherein he reached the fourth round.
