Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard vs Tommy Paul Preview & Prediction | 2026 Brisbane International | First Round

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Tommy Paul makes his full return from injury at the start of the 2026 season against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

Ranking points: ATP 250

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Venue: Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane, Australia

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard vs Tommy Paul prediction

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard did not enjoy a strong 2025 season and ended the campaign with four straight losses. His first-round exit in Basel to Joao Fonseca as the defending champion saw him tumble down the rankings and he is now down to 58 in the world. 

Tommy Paul is back on tour after nearly four months away due to injury. His last event was at the US Open, where he lost in the third-round. Paul decided to end his season early in order to deal with a foot issue. Despite struggling with fitness, there were still encouraging signs for Paul as he reached two Grand Slam quarter-finals and made the last four in Rome, leading to a ranking high of eight in the world.

There will be pressure on Paul to perform after time away from the court, but Mpetshi Perricard is unlikely to offer too many questions apart from his thunderous serve. He may be tested for a set, but the world number 20 should have enough variety to get through.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard vs Tommy Paul tip: Tommy Paul to win 2-0