Arthur Gea vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Prediction & Picks - ATP Montpellier
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by Lou Aguila | in Tennis Picks
Hard-hitting Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France will battle countryman Arthur Gea in the first round of the ATP 250 Montpellier on Monday.
Recommended Pick: Arthur Gea will win
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Current Form:
Perricard will try to put his first-round flameout at the Australian Open behind him as he tries to take down a fellow Frenchman in the first round. 4-3 in the season, Perricard bested Roberto Bautista Agut 6-3, 7-6 and Cameron Norrie 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 before falling to eventual champion, Jakub Mensik, 4-6, 2-6, in he quarterfinals of the 2026 ASB Classic in Auckland. Perricard then dropped a five-set loss to Sebastian Baez of Argentina 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 3-6 in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open.
Meanwhile, Gea will try to sustain his excellent form after making it in the second round of the 2026 Australian Open as a qualifier. Gea picked up three consecutive three-set wins and then stunned seasoned veteran Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 7-6, 7-5 in the first round of the Australian Open. Gea also pushed three-time Grand Slam winner, Stanislas Wawrinka, to a five-set match before running out of steam in the second round 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-7.
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Arthur Gea vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Form
Arthur Gea and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Jan 22, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 19, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 14, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 14, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 13, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
May 22, 2025 - ATP French Open
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Jan 19, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 15, 2026 - ASB Classic
Jan 13, 2026 - ASB Classic
Jan 12, 2026 - ASB Classic
Jan 8, 2026 - Brisbane International
Jan 7, 2026 - Brisbane International
Arthur Gea - Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Key Points
- Arthur Gea reached the second round of the 2026 Australian Open.
- Arthur Gea is 9-1 in his last 10 matches.
- Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard reached the quarterfinals of the 2026 ASB Classic.
- Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is averaging 22.7 aces per match in 2026.
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Our Arthur Gea vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Prediction
Fearless Forecast: Arthur Gea pulls off upset over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6, 6-7, 7-5
Reason: Perricard is a big server, but he’s in for a rough time against Gea, who has converted 42 of 93 breakpoint chances in 10 matches this year. Gea is a promising young player who salvaged a top-20 win and pushed a legend to five sets in Melbourne.
Of course, Perricard is always dangerous because of his ability to launch massive serves and forehands, though the glaring hole in his game is his struggle to convert breakpoints at an efficient rate. In seven matches this year, Perricard has only converted 8 of 25 breakpoints, or 25% breakpoint conversion rate. This weakness is something I feel Gea will try to capitalize on as he attempts to take down a seasoned player in Montpellier.
Our betting prediction for Arthur Gea vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard: Arthur Gea will win.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
