Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Hamburg match.
The clash between Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and Alexander Bublik is arguably the standout fixture of the opening round at the ATP tournament in Hamburg. After early eliminations in Rome, both players turned to lower-tier competitions to regain form. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard claimed the title in Bordeaux, while Alexander Bublik emerged victorious in Turin.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
In Bordeaux, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard secured the title with minimal difficulty. Over the course of four matches, he dropped only one set — in the final against Nikoloz Basilashvili — with a scoreline of 6:3, 6:7, 7:5. It’s clear that Mpetshi Perricard is currently in excellent form. His serve has been a major weapon; in the final alone, he fired 26 aces, bringing his tournament total to 63.
Alexander Bublik
At first glance, Alexander Bublik appeared to breeze through the draw in Turin, but the reality was more complicated. His toughest test came against Daniel Altmaier, currently ranked 66th. In that match, Bublik committed five double faults — a statistic that raises concerns. His serve remains a vulnerability and could well be a decisive factor in this match, especially considering Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s consistent ability to deliver aces.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard vs Alexander Bublik Prediction
The most recent encounter between these two came a year ago, when Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard prevailed (6:4, 7:5). Since then, he has developed further in both strength and experience, making it difficult to see Alexander Bublik posing a serious challenge this time around.
