Taylor Fritz opens his 2025 Wimbledon campaign Monday against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, a towering Frenchman with one of the most dominant serves on tour but a mixed run of form this season.
The fifth-seeded Fritz enters as the top-ranked American and a strong contender to make yet another deep run. But his first-round opponent brings an unpredictable power game that could test the American early on the grass.
Fritz Arrives as a Grass-Court Contender
Fritz comes into Wimbledon with momentum, having defended his title at Eastbourne and added a grass-court win in Stuttgart earlier this month. He’s compiled a 25–11 record so far this season and continues to show growth on faster surfaces, thanks to his consistent serve and improved movement.
Fritz is looking to better his 2024 quarterfinal showing at the All England Club and enter the second week as part of a crowded American push deep into the tournament.
A Massive Serve, but Mixed Results in 2025
The towering Mpetshi Perricard stands 6′8″ and brings thunder on serve. He leads the ATP Tour in serve rating at 297.9, reflecting his first-serve effectiveness, service games won, and aces. He leads the tour in aces per match at 17.0, though his double faults per match are high at 5.2.
The Frenchman is third in first-serve points won, but his second-serve numbers are far shakier. Still, he’s held serve in nearly 90% of his service games over the last 52 weeks — one of the best marks on tour.
But his 2025 campaign hasn’t matched last year’s breakout. After going 16–12 with two titles in 2024, Mpetshi Perricard is just 9–13 this season and hasn’t reached a final. His weapons remain dangerous, but the results have stalled.
What to Watch
Serve Battle: With both players among the tour’s top servers, expect a fast-paced match with minimal break opportunities.
Tiebreakers Likely: Mpetshi Perricard’s serving numbers suggest a high chance of one or more sets decided by a tiebreak.
Second Serve Pressure: Fritz’s ability to attack second serves could be decisive if Mpetshi Perricard’s unforced errors stack up.
Prediction
Fritz in four sets. Mpetshi Perricard’s serve will trouble the American, especially early, but Fritz’s experience, grass-court form, and consistency in rallies should ultimately tilt the match in his favor.
How to Watch Fritz vs. Mpteshi Perricard
The Taylor Fritz-Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard first-round match is now scheduled to start at 2:15 PM Eastern on No. 1 Court.
Match Time: Monday, July 30, 2025, 2:15 PM
Court: Court No. 1
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app and website, Sling, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV
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