France’s Ugo Humbert, Arthur Fils and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard go into the season’s first Grand Slam tournament at the Australian Open aiming to prove that their strong finish to 2024 was no fluke.
Humbert ended 2024 by reaching the final at the Paris Masters, one of the most prestigious events on the circuit after the four Grand Slam championships at the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.
Last week, of his intent for 2025, Mpetshi Perricard literally served notice. He unleashed a barrage of aces from his 2.03m frame on his way to the semis at the Brisbane International.
Fils advanced to the quarter-finals at the Hong Kong Open where he was beaten by compatriot Alexandre Müller who went on to claim the title.
As a result of his success, Müller rose 11 places in the ATP lists to 56 in the world and the 27-year-old will start in Melbourne against Nuno Borges from Portugal.
Humbert, France’s top tennis player at number 14, will begin his seventh visit to the Australian Open against the 23-year-old Italian Matteo Gigante who came through the three qualifying rounds to attain the main draw.
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The French trio of Gael Monfils, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, and Richard Gasquet are all looking to make a statement at this year’s Australian Open as the battle for supremacy among the alpha males of tennis heats up.
With the likes of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer dominating the headlines, these French players are determined to show that they too are forces to be reckoned with on the court.
Monfils, known for his flashy style and athleticism, has always been a fan favorite with his acrobatic shots and entertaining antics. Tsonga, with his powerful serve and aggressive style of play, has the ability to take down even the toughest opponents. Gasquet, with his elegant one-handed backhand and crafty shot-making, is also a formidable opponent on any given day.
As the Australian Open gets underway, all eyes will be on these French players as they seek to assert themselves among the elite of the tennis world. Will they be able to rise to the occasion and make their mark on the tournament? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure – these Frenchmen are not to be underestimated.
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