Frenchman Mpetshi Perricard Advances at Brussels ATP 250 with Ace-Heavy Victory
Brussels, Belgium - October 14, 2025 – Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard secured a hard-fought victory over Emil Ruusuvuori in teh first round of the ATP 250 tournament in Brussels, prevailing 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 4-6 in a match defined by dominant serving. The 37-year-old Frenchman delivered a stunning 39 aces throughout the two-hour and ten-minute contest, a rate statistically meaning his opponent failed to return a serve approximately every third attempt.
The match showcased a balanced struggle, with both players holding serve consistently through the first two sets, forcing tie-breaks. Ruusuvuori ultimately succumbed to a single break point in the third set, proving decisive against Perricard’s relentless serve. The Finn managed a respectable 22 aces of his own, but it wasn’t enough to counter the Frenchman’s firepower.
Perricard’s serving performance was highlighted by a 244km/h serve during the match, as noted by the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open’s official Twitter account. He successfully navigated all four break points against him, while Ruusuvuori faced only two, one of which proved fatal.
The win propels Mpetshi Perricard into the second round, where he will face either compatriot Quentin Halys or Nikoloz Basilashvili. Full results from the ATP 250 tournament in Brussels are available at https://www.tenisportal.cz/brusel/2025/atp-muzi/.