ATP Queen’s Club: Brandon Nakashima vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

ATP Queen’s Club: Brandon Nakashima vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard – Poise vs Power

🧠 Form & Context

Brandon Nakashima 🇺🇸 (World No. 32)
– Rebounded after a disappointing clay season with a QF run in Stuttgart.
– Grass-court credentials include Wimbledon R16 (2022) and consistent form on fast courts (64–30 combined on grass/indoor).
– Plays with calm intensity, excels at neutralizing pace, and rarely gives away free points.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 🇫🇷 (World No. 36)
– Towering serve-bot with one of the biggest deliveries on Tour.
– 13–12 in 2025, with a Bordeaux Challenger title but streaky WTA-level results (six 1R losses).
– Impressive grass record includes a R16 at Wimbledon 2024 and Queen’s Club win over Shelton.
– Vulnerable on return and struggles when extended beyond 2–3 shots per rally.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This is a classic grass-court contrast: Nakashima brings consistency and control; Mpetshi Perricard brings heat and aggression. If the Frenchman lands >70% of first serves and keeps rallies short, he can dominate spells of this match. But Nakashima is a seasoned grass-courter with better movement, patience, and precision. Expect the American to absorb pace, attack second serves, and slowly dismantle Perricard’s rhythm. Key Tactical Edge: Nakashima’s ability to return deep and force awkward volleys could be decisive.

🔮 Prediction

Pick: Nakashima in 3 sets 💰 Bet Tip: Over 23.5 Games – Two tight sets or a 3-set battle is likely given Perricard’s tiebreak potential. 📉 Alt: Nakashima ML @1.72 – A more polished grass game should give him the edge over raw power.

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📊 Tale of the Tape

• 2025 W/L: Nakashima 16–12 | Perricard 13–12
• Career Grass W/L: Nakashima 15–10 | Perricard 6–5
• Queen’s Club Record: Nakashima debut | Perricard 1–1 (beat Shelton in 2024)
• H2H: First Meeting