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Underdog Perricard Battles Rune in Thrilling Shanghai Showdown
7 Oct
Summary
- 10th seed Rune faces 32nd seed Perricard in Shanghai Masters Round of 16
- Rune's recent Grand Slam performances have been poor, Perricard took Fritz to 5 sets at Wimbledon
- Head-to-head between the players is tied 1-1
On October 7, 2025, 10th seed Holger Rune of Denmark will face off against 32nd seed Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France in the Round of 16 of the Shanghai Masters. Rune, the young Danish player, has not had the best run in recent Grand Slam tournaments, losing in the first round at Wimbledon and the second round at the US Open.
However, Rune has found some form in Shanghai, defeating Sebastian Baez and Ugo Humbert to set up the clash with Perricard. The big-serving Frenchman, on the other hand, has also had a mixed year, losing in the first round of both Wimbledon and the US Open. But Perricard did manage to take the highly-ranked American Taylor Fritz to a pulsating five-set match at Wimbledon, showcasing his ability to compete with the best.
The two players have met twice before, with each winning a match, leaving their head-to-head tied at 1-1. While Rune holds the superior ranking and credentials, Perricard's powerful serve and forehand combination could pose a serious challenge. Rune will need to utilize his strong backhand and try to drag Perricard to the net to gain an advantage. The match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with Rune likely to emerge victorious, but Perricard may still manage to win a set.
