Written by Richard Pagliaro | @Itenisi_Manje | Sunday, October 27, 2024
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Arthur Fils arrives at the Rolex Paris Masters with a shot at ending his breakout season as the French No.
Fils, 20, says his friend and sometimes has two partners, Giovanni Mpetshi Pericardit can be among the best in the world.
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6'8″ Coach Perricard hit 22 aces Ben Shelton 6-4, 7-6(4) to claim his ATP 500 title in Basel today.
Fils, who has played with Master Perricard, 21, since they were young, says he has all the weapons to challenge the players.
Coach Perricard did not stop playing for Basel who won and his ability to hold it is one of the reasons why it is difficult to beat him, said Fils.
“Well, if he doesn't miss any serves, it's hard to break him. It's very hard to play him, that's for sure,” Fils said of Mpeshi Perricard at his press conference for the Rolex Paris Masters today. “He is one of the best servers, and he is very good in the first division. He is very good on the court as well.
“I think and hope that he will be part of the best.”
