Mpetshi Perricard defeats Kyrgios in Brisbane in a duel of big servers

Le 31/12/2024 à 08h34 par Clément Gehl

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard didn't have an easy first round opponent in Brisbane, Nick Kyrgios.

The Frenchman got out of the trap, beating the Australian 7-6, 6-7, 7-6, in a duel of big servers.

Mpetshi Perricard hit 36 aces to 7 double faults.

In a post-match interview, he declared: "Facing Nick is complicated. I know that in three months' time he'll definitely be back.

My serve? I only work on it for about twenty minutes a practice. The rest is devoted to movement and the basics of tennis."

In the second round, he will face Frances Tiafoe, winner of Adam Walton earlier today.

Mpetshi Perricard, Giovanni

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Kyrgios, Nick [PR]

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Nick Kyrgios

Non classé

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

31e, 1561 points

Adam Walton

93e, 636 points

Frances Tiafoe

18e, 2585 points

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