Current Champion with a 246 km/h Serve Meet João Fonseca’s Rival in Basel Showdown
Tomorrow, 19-year-old Brazilian tennis player João Fonseca will make his debut in the singles draw at the ATP 500 tournament in Basel, Switzerland. He faces the current champion, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, a 22-year-old French player known for his powerful serve.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard: The Strong Contender
Perricard, standing at 2.01 meters, is ranked 37th in the world. This season, he achieved a remarkable serve speed of 246 km/h at Wimbledon, setting a record for the event. His accomplishments include winning the ATP 250 title in Lyon and the Basel championship in 2024. Additionally, he holds the best serving metrics on the ATP circuit, averaging more than 15 aces per match.
João Fonseca’s Background
This will be the first encounter between Fonseca and Perricard. In the previous week, both players were seeded at the ATP event in Brussels. Fonseca was eliminated in the first round, whereas Perricard progressed to the semifinals.
Recent Performance
- João Fonseca: Eliminated in the first round in Brussels.
- Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard: Reached semifinals in Brussels.
Today, João Fonseca already participated in Basel in the doubles category. Competing alongside Rafael Matos, they were defeated by French duo Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert.
The upcoming match promises to be an exciting challenge for Fonseca against a formidable opponent known for his unparalleled serve speed.
