Daniil
Medvedev agrees with Carlos Alcaraz, sees Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard as a Grand
Slam contender. The 2021 US Open champion spoke about the French player’s
potential to win a major and described him as the best server on the ATP Tour.
Mpetshi
Perricard’s impressive performance at the Basel Open stunned with notable
victories over players like Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov, Holger
Rune, and Ben Shelton in the final. The most surprising part of his journey to
his second title was the incredible speed statistics of his first and
especially second serves.
In the
final against Shelton, the Frenchman averaged 221 km/h on his first serve and
213 km/h on his second, with 22 aces across the two sets (6-4, 7-6).
Mpetshi’s
outstanding game drew the attention of his colleagues, including Carlos Alcaraz
and Daniil Medvedev. The Spaniard recently stated upon his arrival at the Paris
Masters that he was impressed by Mpetshi and sees him as a future Grand Slam
contender. Now, Medvedev weighed in on the 21-year-old’s potential to beat
top-10 players and even win a major.
“Yes, I
think he could be a top-10 player. He’s not far. He’s 40, 30 now with his
title. I don’t know where he is now,” Medvedev said. “Well, you can reach the
top 10. It’s not far. We never know, but he could,” Daniil Medvedev declared.
“As for a Grand Slam, it won’t be easy for him. Even in Basel he had four
deciders, so it’s a five-setter in a Grand Slam. He could win. And from the
baseline, he plays quite well. Even for 102 kilos he plays really well.”
“It might
be more difficult for him than others. He plays well. Is he the best server on
the tour? Yes, he might be. And maybe when he comes back, we can ask him about
this. I saw stats that his second-serve ball is quite fast, so yeah, I think he
could do it.”
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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