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Brave Hijikata last Aussie to fall in Brisbane

Rinky Hijikata's three-set loss to big-serving Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard means there are no Australians left in the Brisbane International singles.

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Tennis Mailbag: Wimbledon Delays, Defeats and Upsets

Taylor Fritz’s first-round match being stopped due to curfew caused an uproar. Plus, what’s going on with Daniil Medvedev?

Sports Illustrated

Mpetshi Perricard’s 153mph serve smashes Wimbledon record … but he still loses to Fritz

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard recorded the fastest serve in Wimbledon’s 145-year history – beating Taylor Dent’s record by 5mph – but could not win a thrilling five-setter

The Guardian - UK

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard hits fastest serve in Wimbledon history – but still loses the point

The Frenchman launched a rocket in the first game of his clash against Taylor Fritz on Court 1

The Independent UK

Taylor Fritz blames opponent for Wimbledon curfew controversy after match suspended

Fritz and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard were dragged off at two sets apiece in their first-round clash at 10.18pm on Monday evening

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Thompson survives trial by serve to win in Italian Open

Jordan Thompson proved the only Australian men's winner at the Italian Open as he stood up to a barrage of big serving to again beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

AAP

Fils revels in fulfilling France Davis Cup dream with Mpetshi Perricard

French tennis players Arthur Fils and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard returned to action on the ATP circuit basking in the glow of fulfilling their shared childhood dream of representing their country in the Davis Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Shelton ousts French veteran Monfils at Australian Open

Twelfth seed Ben Shelton dispatched the French veteran Gaël Monfils on Monday to move into the quarter-finals at the Australian Open for the second time in three years.

Radio France Internationale

Taller tennis players have a natural advantage – but shorter athletes shouldn’t despair

We’re nearing the halfway point of this year’s Australian Open and players like the United States’ Reilly Opelka (ranked 170th in the world ) and France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (ranked 30th) captured plenty of attention despite early-round exits.

The Conversation

Tennis Mailbag: 2025 Australian Open Brings Upsets and Impressive Veteran Showings

João Fonseca cruised past Andrey Rublev and Alex Michelsen toppled Stefanos Tsitsipas while Gaël Monfils held off Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

Sports Illustrated

Veteran Monfils beats Mpetshi Perricard in battle of the French generations

The showdown billed as the battle of the French generations went the old timer's way on Tuesday as 38-year-old Gael Monfils saw off 21-year-old Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in five sets at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Radio France Internationale

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz give US a double threat at Australian Open

This year marks the first time in nearly 20 years that both an American man and woman are seeded in the top four of a major

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Radio France Internationale

French trio seek relevance as alpha males vie for supremacy at Australian Open

France's Ugo Humbert, Arthur Fils and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard go into the season's first Grand Slam tournament at the Australian Open aiming to prove that their strong finish to 2024 was no fluke.

Sports Illustrated

2025 Australian Open Men’s Seed Report: Defending Champion Looms Large

Can a challenger block Jannik Sinner from claiming his second consecutive title Down Under?

The Guardian - UK

Thunderous 144mph aces: Mpetshi Perricard leads ‘serve-bot’ revival

French 21-year-old is one of many big servers making their mark and testing the speed clock early in 2025

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Opelka's giant shock brings feelgood factor to Brisbane

Big-serving pair Reilly Opelka and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will meet in the Brisbane semi-finals while women's world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is also in action.

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Opelka Upsets Djokovic In Brisbane International Quarterfinals

Exciting upset as Reilly Opelka defeats Novak Djokovic at Brisbane International quarterfinals. Stay tuned for more tennis updates!

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Djokovic downs Monfils for 20th time to reach quarters

Novak Djokovic continued his stunning record against France's Gael Monfils to reach the Brisbane International quarter-finals as another Frenchman starred again

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic provides update on coach Andy Murray ahead of Australian Open

After the Serbian’s win in Brisbane, Nick Kyrgios was edged out by Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in his first singles match in 18 months

The Guardian - UK

Kyrgios falls short in singles comeback against big-serving Mpetshi Perricard

The returning Australian lost 7-6, 6-7, 7-6 to the rising French star in the first round of the Brisbane International

Sports Illustrated

Tennis Mailbag: The Ethics of Ball Kids, Rise of American Player Billionaires and More

Are ball kids being exploited? Plus, should Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro’s socioeconomic backgrounds influence how people view their success?

AAP

Alcaraz sticks to his plan to break French barrage

World No.3 Carlos Alcaraz faced down a bombardment from big-serving Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard to come through his opening match at the China Open.

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon diary: Mpetshi Perricard runs out of aces as injuries mount up

The 6ft 8in Frenchman failed to break the aces record while an unusually high number of players pulled out

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