Mpetshi Perricard withdraws from the Rotterdam tournament minutes before his match

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard was due to face Aleksandar Kovacevic in the first round of the ATP 500 Rotterdam at 11am local time.

Unfortunately for him, the Frenchman withdrew at the last minute, the official reason being illness.

Performing well on indoor hard courts, Mpetshi Perricard won't be able to take advantage of this tournament to gain points and confidence.

Daniel Altmaier replaces him and will face the American, in good form after his final at the ATP 250 in Montpellier.