Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s run to the Swiss Indoors title last week left many impressed. But the most remarkable aspect of his victory—his first at the ATP 500 level—was how the big-serving 21-year-old didn’t lose in Basel.
When examining the last seven men with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer to win an ATP title without dropping a serve, it’s safe to say that Mpetshi Perricard is among the very few.
Mpetshi Perricard’s incredible run in Basel has solidified his status as one of the ATP’s most promising prospects.
Despite being unseeded, the 21-year-old made a strong impression right away by defeating eighth seed and two-time defending champion Felix Auger-Aliassime in straight sets in the second round.
After defeating fourth seed Holger Rune in the semifinals, he advanced to his second ATP final, defeating Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-6(4) to capture the greatest title of his bright future.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in 2024
Now the world no.31 (career-high), the French player played his last match on the 27th of October when he defeated world no.19 Ben Shelton 6-4 7-6(4) in the final in Basel to win his 2nd career title.
Presently, during this year Giovanni owns a composed 47-24 record. Mpetshi Perricard conquered 5 titles in 2024 in the Nottingham Challenger, the Cuernavaca Challenger, the Acapulco Challenger, Lyon and Basel.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will come up against Roberto Ortega-Olmedo in the 2nd round. They have never competed against each other so far in top tournaments.
Mpetshi Perricard clinched 5 titles in 2024 in the Nottingham Challenger, the Cuernavaca Challenger, the Acapulco Challenger, Lyon and Basel.
He is also scheduled to play in Metz (Moselle Open) on the 3rd of November and Metz (Moselle Open) on the 4th of November.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Ranked world no.4, Djokovic played his last match on the 13th of October when he capitulated to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (draw)
.Until now, during this year Novak has a 37-9 win-loss record. Djokovic clinched 1 title in Paris. Novak reached the final in Wimbledon and Shanghai.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Novak Djokovic have never clashed against each other.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Novak Djokovic |
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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in 2024
Currently ranked no.31 (career-high), Mpetshi Perricard played his last match on the 27th of October when he defeated world no.19 Ben Shelton 6-4 7-6(4) in the final in Basel to win his 2nd career title.
This year the French player has managed to achieve a compiled 47-24 match record. The French player conquered 5 titles in 2024 in the Nottingham Challenger, the Cuernavaca Challenger, the Acapulco Challenger, Lyon and Basel.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will take on Roberto Ortega-Olmedo in the 2nd round. In the past, they have never competed against each other until now in top events.
Mpetshi Perricard clinched 5 titles in 2024 in the Nottingham Challenger, the Cuernavaca Challenger, the Acapulco Challenger, Lyon and Basel.
He is also scheduled to play in Metz (Moselle Open) on the 3rd of November and Metz (Moselle Open) on the 4th of November.
Novak Djokovic in 2024
Ranked no.4, Djokovic played his last match on the 13th of October when he capitulated to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 6-3 in the final in Shanghai (draw).
Presently, during this year the Serbian has achieved a compiled 37-9 match record. Novak clinched 1 title in Paris. The Serbian got to the final in Wimbledon and Shanghai.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Novak Djokovic have never played each other.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Novak Djokovic |
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