Mpetshi Perricard Faces Tough Match Against Thompson at Rome Masters

Rome, Italy – Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard will take on Jordan Thompson in a first-round match at the Rome Masters on Monday. Mpetshi Perricard narrowly missed being seeded, falling just three ranking spots short. This misstep has led to a challenging matchup with Thompson, a player he has yet to defeat.

The 21-year-old Frenchman has struggled recently, holding a record of 1-6 in his last seven matches. His lone victory during this stretch came when his opponent retired. Mpetshi Perricard’s most recent encounter with Thompson ended in a loss, as the Australian beat him 6-4, 6-3 in the opening round of the Monte-Carlo tournament.

Thompson, currently ranked 41st, has shown strong form, including a third-round appearance in Miami this season. With an overall head-to-head record of 4-0 against Mpetshi Perricard, including wins on clay, grass, and hard courts, Thompson is favored to win again.

In another match, Tomas Martin Etcheverry will face Laslo Djere for the second time in their careers. They last played two years ago in Hamburg, where Djere emerged victorious. Etcheverry has not performed consistently this season, currently holding a 9-13 record.

Djere, ranked 64th, appears to be in better form, registering a 10-3 record in 2025 thus far, including a title in Santiago. This matchup between Etcheverry and Djere is anticipated to be one of the most exciting first-round matches in Rome.