French players compete in Brussels

The ATP qualifying tournament for the Brussels 250 event began on Saturday, October 17, with two French players participating. The tournament is part of the ATP Challenger Tour, which serves as a stepping stone for players aiming to qualify for higher-level ATP events.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard faces challenges

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, ranked 108th in the world, was hoping to return to winning form after a surprise loss at the Roanne Challenger. The French player had taken a break from tennis for one and a half months following a difficult tour in the United States.

Mpetshi Perricard's setback in Brussels

As the second seed in the qualifiers, Mpetshi Perricard faced a setback against the Swiss Rémy Bertola, ranked 227th in the world. Bertola defeated him in three sets, 7-6[4], 6-7[2], 7-5, ending Mpetshi Perricard’s hopes of advancing in this tournament.

Clément Chidekh reaches new heights

For Clément Chidekh, the focus was on reaching new heights in his career. At 25, he recently achieved his best world ranking of 146th after winning the Mouilleron-le-Captif Challenger in early October.

Chidekh advances in qualifiers

Chidekh advanced in the qualifiers by defeating the Belgian Gilles-Arnaud Bailly, who was invited by the organizers. The match ended in straight sets, 6-1, 6-3, showcasing Chidekh’s strong performance in the tournament.

Next challenge for Chidekh

Chidekh now faces another Belgian player, Gauthier Onclin, in the final step before the main draw of the Brussels 250 event. This match will determine whether he can move forward to the main tournament.