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**Mpetshi Perricard Eyes Upset Against Auger-Aliassime at Stuttgart Open**
**Stuttgart, Germany – June 11, 2025** – All eyes are on the marquee matchup of the second round at the BOSS Open in Stuttgart, where Felix Auger-Aliassime will face off against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on Thursday. The match marks the third encounter between the two players, with each having secured a win in their previous meetings. Mpetshi Perricard triumphed on indoor hard courts in Basel last fall, while Auger-Aliassime claimed victory on clay in Hamburg this spring.
This time, the battleground shifts to grass, a surface that suits both players’ strengths. Mpetshi Perricard, known for his powerful serve, demonstrated his prowess in a hard-fought first-round win against Roman Safiullin, firing an impressive 26 aces. The young Frenchman, who reached the fourth round at Wimbledon as a lucky loser last year, is looking to capitalize on Auger-Aliassime’s less-than-stellar form and his first grass-court match of the season.
While predictions lean towards a tight contest, some analysts suggest Mpetshi Perricard is well-positioned to cause an upset. Auger-Aliassime, despite being a former finalist in Stuttgart and a Wimbledon quarterfinalist, faces a tough challenge against the in-form Frenchman.
In other action, Brandon Nakashima will clash with Learned Tien for a spot in the quarterfinals. Tien, a two-time Wimbledon junior quarterfinalist, is considered a strong contender on grass. He will look to use his left handed advantage over Nakashima and book his place in the quarterfinals
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