Mpetshi Perricard Faces Auger-Aliassime in Hamburg Round of 16

HAMBURG, Germany — In an exciting matchup at the Hamburg European Open on Wednesday, No. 32-ranked Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard faces off against No. 30 Felix Auger-Aliassime in the round of 16.

Auger-Aliassime enters the match with -210 odds to win, while Mpetshi Perricard is listed at +160, indicating a favorable matchup for the Canadian player. The odds suggest that Mpetshi Perricard has a 67.7% implied probability of winning this bout.

This match follows Mpetshi Perricard’s recent victory over Alexander Bublik, where he secured a 7-6, 6-4 win, ending a six-match losing streak. The French player’s confidence is high after claiming a Challenger title in Bordeaux recently.

On the other hand, Auger-Aliassime has also turned his fortunes around. He ended a five-match losing run with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Daniel Altmaier, marking his first victory over the German after two previous losses.

The two players have met once before, where Mpetshi Perricard emerged victorious in Basel last year, adding an intriguing layer to their upcoming encounter. Both players possess strong firepower, making this match unpredictable, especially if they can minimize unforced errors.

Fans can watch the match live on Sky Sports in the UK or the Tennis Channel in the US. The match begins on outdoor clay at the Am Rothenbaum venue in Hamburg.