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Let's dance: Djoko opens quest for 25 with victory jig

Novak Djokovic has begun his quest for a record-breaking 25th grand slam triumph with a hard-earned victory - and a dad dance.

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Djokovic headlines opening day at French Open

Novak Djokovic is headlining the first day of the French Open on Sunday where he will face France's Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on centre court. The 39-year-old Serb has already won Roland Garros three times and another title would give him a record-breaking 25 Grand Slam crowns.

France 24

Djokovic faces tough start in quest for 25 as Roland Garros begins

Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros on Sunday, facing Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Despite a recent shoulder issue and limited clay-court practice, the 39-year-old aims to capitalize on Carlos Alcaraz's absence. Other notable players in action include Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva.

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Refreshed de Minaur returns in style in the Netherlands

World No.8 and two-time runner-up Alex de Minaur has won through to the second round of the Rotterdam Open in his first match since the Australian Open.

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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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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

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Tennis Player at French Open Didn't Realize He Won His Match

Damir Džumhur did not know he had won his match at the French Open.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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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

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

Australian Open 2025: Gael Monfils clinches five-set win against Mpetshi Perricard

NEW DELHI: Gael Monfils would have preferred to have defeated rising Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in straight sets at the Australian Open's first round.

The Times of India

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.

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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

The Times of India

Sabalenka beats Putintseva to enter Brisbane quarter-finals

NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka demonstrated their formidable form ahead of the Australian Open, securing their spots in the Brisbane International quarter-finals on Thursday.

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

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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

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

Radio France Internationale

French duo Fils and Mpetshi Perricard lose in last-16 at Wimbledon

French duo Arthur Fils and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard lost to Alex De Minaur and Lorenzo Musetti respectively on Monday to end French interests in the men's singles draw at Wimbledon.

The Times of India

Musetti tames big-serving Mpetshi Perricard to enter Wimbledon quarter-final

NEW DELHI: Italian 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti ended the remarkable journey of Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, who was celebrating his 21st birthday, in a clash on Court Two at Wimbledon.

International Business Times

Djokovic Ready For Wimbledon 'Fireworks' As Putintseva Eyes Another Scalp

Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic has his sights set on reaching a seventh successive Wimbledon quarter-final on Monday.

The Independent UK

Wimbledon lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard reaches fourth round

The 20-year-old Frenchman is the first lucky loser to reach the second week at Wimbledon for 29 years.

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