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October 24 2024, 11:53 · Rob Esteva

Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Preview & Prediction | 2024 Swiss Indoors Basel | Round of 16

Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Preview & Prediction | 2024 Swiss Indoors Basel | Round of 16

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Felix Auger-Aliassime continues his love affair with this Swiss Indoors tournament in Basel and he now meets powerhouse server Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard for a place in the quarters

RANKING POINTS: ATP 500

START DATE/TIME: Thursday 24th October, 2024, UK – not before 6:20pm / US ET – not before 1:20pm / US PT – not before 10:20am

VENUE: St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland

SURFACE: Indoor hard

HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

TICKETS: Visit this link for the latest Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard ticket information

FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME VS GIOVANNI MPETSHI PERRICARD PREDICTION

Felix Auger-Aliassime got his title defence off to a strong start as he eased to victory over Sebastian Baez, beating the Argentine 7-5 6-1 on Wednesday. There is no doubting the Canadian’s belief in this tournament and if his opening match is anything to go by, he could well make it three titles in a row in Basel.

He meets Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard who blasted his way past James Duckworth 7-6 6-3 on Monday. He smashed 21 aces in the two sets and looked mightily impressive as Duckworth had no answer to his monster serve.

Auger-Aliassime should have the return game and all-round athleticism to handle Mpetshi Perricard here. The big Frenchman can overpower anybody on his day but given Auger-Aliassime’s form in Basel, it is hard to see it ending here. Back the Canadian to extend his phenomenal run in this tournament and reach the quarter-finals.

FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME VS GIOVANNI MPETSHI PERRICARD TIP: FELIX AUGER-ALIASSIME TO WIN