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Shelton ousts French veteran Monfils at Australian Open

Twelfth seed Ben Shelton dispatched the French veteran Gaël Monfils on Monday to move into the quarter-finals at the Australian Open for the second time in three years.

Radio France Internationale

Taller tennis players have a natural advantage – but shorter athletes shouldn’t despair

We’re nearing the halfway point of this year’s Australian Open and players like the United States’ Reilly Opelka (ranked 170th in the world ) and France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (ranked 30th) captured plenty of attention despite early-round exits.

The Conversation

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.

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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

Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz give US a double threat at Australian Open

This year marks the first time in nearly 20 years that both an American man and woman are seeded in the top four of a major

The Guardian - US

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.

Radio France Internationale

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?

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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 Guardian - UK

Opelka's giant shock brings feelgood factor to Brisbane

Big-serving pair Reilly Opelka and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will meet in the Brisbane semi-finals while women's world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka is also in action.

AAP

Opelka Upsets Djokovic In Brisbane International Quarterfinals

Exciting upset as Reilly Opelka defeats Novak Djokovic at Brisbane International quarterfinals. Stay tuned for more tennis updates!

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Djokovic downs Monfils for 20th time to reach quarters

Novak Djokovic continued his stunning record against France's Gael Monfils to reach the Brisbane International quarter-finals as another Frenchman starred again

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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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Tennis Mailbag: The Ethics of Ball Kids, Rise of American Player Billionaires and More

Are ball kids being exploited? Plus, should Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro’s socioeconomic backgrounds influence how people view their success?

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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.

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.

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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.

International Business Times

Djokovic Eyes Sweet 16 At Wimbledon As Swiatek Takes On 'Gangster'

Novak Djokovic will look to reach the Wimbledon fourth round for the 16th time on Saturday as Iga Swiatek faces an opponent who once described herself as a "gangster" when she's playing but an "angel off court".

The Independent UK

Giant Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard carries the spirit of the lucky loser at Wimbledon

With three wins and 105 aces so far, the 6ft 8in Frenchman has become the first lucky loser to reach the second week at Wimbledon for 29 years

France 24

French Open calls time on unruly fans after ‘hooligans’ warning

French Open officials have banned alcohol in the stands and vowed to evict troublemakers as the unruly behaviour of fans comes once more under scrutiny. But for many at Roland Garros, raucous crowds and feverish home support are what make the Paris slam special.

The Independent UK

David Goffin backs decision by French Open chiefs to ban alcohol in the stands

Belgian veteran Goffin beat Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in five sets on Court 14 on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

French Open bans alcohol from stands after spitting incident

Belgian player David Goffin claimed a fan spat chewing gum at him during his match against French opponent Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

The Guardian - UK

Carlos Alcaraz overcomes ‘struggle’ with De Jong to advance at French Open

Carlos Alcaraz was forced to four sets by the Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong while Belgium’s David Goffin said he was ‘spat at’ by fans while beating France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

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