Mpetshi Perricard Makes Successful Debut Against Ruusuvuori in Brussels

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard made his debut at the ATP 250 in Brussels against Emil Ruusuvuori, who entered the draw with a protected ranking.

In the first set, the Frenchman had to save a break point before taking his opponent to a tie-break, which he won 7-4.

The second set was also decided by a tie-break, despite 3 break points for the Finn. This time, Ruusuvuori won it 7-5.

But the Finn conceded a break early in the third game, which he was never able to recover. Mpetshi Perricard ultimately won 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, notably thanks to 39 aces.

He will face either Quentin Halys or Nikoloz Basilashvili in the next round.