“Gio” is already on fire! After his 36 aces against Nick Kyrgios in the first round of theATP 250 de Brisbane, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard only needed 20 to chain cours Frances Tiafoe (6-4, 7-6(4)). An opponent that he had already dominated during the last Rolex Paris Masters. The Frenchman saved two break points at the start of the second set. Otherwise it was imperial to join Jakub Mensikexecutioner of Dusan Lajovicin quarters. The giant, 31st in the world at just 21 years old, already seems in very good shape.
Video – Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in quarters in Brisbane
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“It will be a good match if I play against Novak Djokovic”
In the semi-finals, he could give himself the right to challenge a certain Novak Djokovic. “If I can play Novak in the final, it’s always better (smile)”, declared the Frenchman at a press conference before continuing. “I saw that I wasn’t in his draw before the semi-finals. I was like, ‘phew, okay’. Yes, I think it will be a good match if I play against him. For At the moment, I’m not very focused on the “if” because the “if” doesn’t exist. I will do my best to beat Mensik. Of course, Novak has to win two matches. in dreams, but not in minds I do. I’m not in the semi-final yet. I’ll do my best in the quarter-finals.”
“It’s always impressive to see him in the locker room”
He then continued. “On a lucky day, anyone can beat anyone. I don’t like this mentality of being afraid or not being afraid. I focus on what I can do. If I do well well, of course I’ll be dangerous. If I’m bad, anyone can beat me. Of course, Novak is one of the best players in the world. He was the best for a few years. see him in the locker room or see him around If. one day I can play against him, I have to put this game aside and concentrate on my work because it’s just a Tennis match.”
“A lot of things are better now”
There has been enormous progress since 2023. “Not only my game, but my mentality”insisted the Habs. This year, the Habs will be in the big draw of the Australian Open and will be able to have ambitions. A new status that we will have to be able to assume. “I think a lot of things are better now. I have the same mentality, I try to win matches, do my best, play at the best level possible. It will be difficult. There is pressure. I will be excited about winning matches because every time you do a Grand Slam you are very excited about playing compared to last year, I said I want to. get the ticket to the main draw, but I failed Now. I’m a seed, so I’m going to try to get my first round, then the second round, the third round. If I’m in the third round, we’ll see what happens.”
