Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships | Round of 16
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Felix Auger-Aliassime meets Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the round of 16 at the 2026 Dubai Tennis Championships.
Ranking points: ATP 500
Start date/time:
Venue: Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, UAE
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard prediction
Felix Auger-Aliassime produced a solid performance to kick off his Dubai title bid on a positive note.
The Canadian’s serve and plus-one forehand did the damage as he claimed a 6-3 7-6 win over China’s Zhizhen Zhang.
The top seed will now meet Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard for a fourth time in the round of 16 after the Frenchman edged a serve-dominated match of breakers with wildcard Moez Echargui by a 7-6 6-7 7-6 scoreline.
FAA leads the match-up 2-1, winning the past two last year, but Giovanni will point to the fact he prevailed in their only previous clash on a hardcourt.
This will be another serve-focused contest and there’s every chance there will be a tie-break or two.
Felix is the man with all the form and should show the greater nerve in the clutch moments.
Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard tip: Felix Auger-Aliassime to win
