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Mpetshi Perricard sinks Shelton, makes history in Basel

Frenchman is lowest-ranked champion since Basel became a tour-level event

October 27, 2024

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard completed a perfect week of sizzling serving on Sunday to upset Ben Shelton and lift the trophy at the Swiss Indoors Basel.

The No. 50 in the PIF ATP Rankings prevailed 6-4, 7-6(4) against the sixth-seeded Shelton to become the lowest-ranked champion since Basel became a tour-level event in 1975. The 6’8” Frenchman hit 22 aces in the championship match to clinch his maiden ATP 500 crown without dropping serve all week.

✨ The Age of Mpetshi Perricard ✨@MpetshiG‘s meteoric rise continues as he claims his maiden ATP 500 title, defeating Shelton 6-4 7-6(4) in Basel!#SwissIndoorsBasel pic.twitter.com/ojVsjRNvDG

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After lifting his second ATP Tour trophy, and his first ATP 500, Mpetshi Perricard ensured he will on Monday rise to a career-high World No. 31. The 21-year-old, who lifted an ATP 250 crown in Lyon earlier this year, also defeated two-time defending champion Felix Auger-Aliassime and fourth seed Holger Rune during his title run.

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