Wimbledon diary: tech bunkers, birds stop play and safe serve records Fans are flocking to the official app, Madison Keys had an unusual court interloper, while the big servers have gone home The Guardian - UK · Jul 2
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. AAP · May 24
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 · May 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. The Economic Times · May 24
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. AAP · Feb 11
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. AAP · Jan 8
US Open 2025 LIVE: watch tennis FREE, Day 6, live updates The US Open is here and we'll keep you up to date with how to watch all the action from anywhere in the world Tom’s Guide · Aug 28, 2025
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 · Jul 1, 2025
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 · May 29, 2025
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 · May 7, 2025
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 · Feb 9, 2025
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 · Jan 15, 2025
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 · Jan 14, 2025
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 · Jan 14, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Jan 11, 2025 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 · Jan 9, 2025 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 · Jan 3, 2025 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 · Jan 2, 2025 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 · Dec 31, 2024 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 · Dec 31, 2024 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 · Sep 27, 2024 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 · Jul 8, 2024 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 · Jul 8, 2024 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 · Jul 8, 2024 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 · Jul 8, 2024 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.