First tournament and first quarter-final in 2025 for Giovanni Mpetshi Perricardthe 4th overall on the main circuit. The giant, 31st in the ATP at only 21 years old, already seems in very good shape at theATP 250 de Brisbane with two great victories against the former Top 15 Nick Kyrgios and the current 18th player in the world Frances Tiafoe. Enough to ensure him a seeded status at theAustralian Open. Author of 56 aces over these two matches, the power of the Habs hurts his opponents and it is now the Czech Jakub Mensik who will try to resist it.
Video – Mpetshi Perricard after his qualif' in quarters in Brisbane
Find the Brisbane ATP 250 table here
A half Mpetshi – Djokovic?
For his part, everything is also going well for Novak Djokovic. Came to Brisbane to gain confidence and rhythm before the Australian Grand Slam where he will aim for a 25th Major title, the Serb had no problem getting rid of Rinky Hijikata and of Gaël Monfils. Against the Frenchman, he won his 20th victory in as many confrontations, a record. The start of the season for the world number 7 is perfect and this Friday he will have the opportunity to test himself against a different type of opponent since he will face the giant Reilly Opelka amaybe before… Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in semis. Enough to work on your return game. In the lower part of the table, the quarters will oppose Grigor Dimitrov has Jordan Thompson et Nicolas Jarry has Live in Lehecka.
The program for this Friday in Brisbane:
Pat Rafter Arena
From 5:30 am
[8] Jordan Thompson (AUS) – [2] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL)
Not before 11 a.m.
[1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) – [PR] Reilly Opelka (USA)
Show Court 1
From 3:30 a.m.
Nicolas Jarry (CHI) – Jiri Lehecka (CZE)
Not before 7:30 a.m.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (FRA) – Jabuk Mensik (CZE)
