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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard: Age, height, style of play, serve speed & more

Any young player capable of rising well over 150 places in the ATP rankings in a calendar year is bound to get the tennis world talking.

This is what 21-year-old Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard was able to achieve in 2024 in his first full season as a professional, elevating himself from a rank of 205 to 31.

The youngster's 6ft 8ins frame makes him hard to miss on the court, and in 2024 the Frenchman recorded an average of 19 aces per match on the ATP Tour - more than any other player - to establish a reputation as one of the most promising players in the sport.

As the 2025 season kicks into gear we examine everything you need to know about one of tennis' fastest rising stars.

Who is Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard?

Birthplace and nationality

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard was born in Lyon, France.

Age

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard was born on 8th July 2003, making him 21 years of age.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard tennis attributes

Height and weight

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is 6ft 8ins in height and his weight is 98kg.

Style of play and serve speed

At 6ft 8ins, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is able to deliver fearsome serves which have already wreaked havoc on the ATP Tour.

Not only capable of ferocious first serves which average 135mph in speed, Mpetshi Perricard also goes big on his second serve - averaging a huge 123mph.

Mpetshi Perricard's fastest recorded serve was clocked at 152mph in the first round of the French Open doubles in 2024, making it the ninth fastest in history.

This service game makes Mpetshi Perricard an immediate threat to any opponent, with the Frenchman's overall game characterised by aggression and risk taking.

The 21-year-old is right-handed and is now one of the highest ranked players on the ATP Tour with a one-handed backhand.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard ATP record and achievements

ATP titles

  • Swiss Indoors Basel - ATP 500 (2024)
  • Lyon Open - ATP 250 (2024)

Notable tennis achievements

  • Junior French Open doubles champion alongside compatriot Arthur Fils in 2021.
  • Reached semi-finals of Junior French Open in 2021, losing to Fils.
  • 4-0 record in finals on ATP Challenger Tour, winning titles at Leon (2023), Nottingham (2024), Cuernavaca (2024) and Acapulco (2024).
  • In 2024 became the first lucky loser since Greg Norman in 1995 to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon.
  • Alongside his first two ATP Tour titles, in 2024 Mpetshi Perricard recorded four victories against top 20 ranked players - Alexander Bublik, Ben Shelton, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Frances Tiafoe.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard quotes

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard - "When I have the ball, I want to inflict pain." (Le Monde, Oct 2024)

Alex Gilbert (former world no.4) - "He has the ability to take the racquet out of your hand." (ATP Tour.com, Dec 2024)

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