Jordan Thompson opens his campaign at the ATP Italian Open this week facing Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the round of 128. Thompson enters the match with a strong historical advantage over his opponent.
The Australian player holds an undefeated record against Mpetshi Perricard, winning all four previous encounters. This includes an opening round match played recently in Monte-Carlo, where Thompson secured a straight-sets victory.
Their head-to-head history spans across various court surfaces, with Thompson defeating Mpetshi Perricard on clay, grass, and hard courts. The latest result in Monte-Carlo suggests this trend may continue on the clay courts of Rome.
Forecasts and simulations for the match favor Thompson. Based on updated data, one model projects Jordan Thompson as the most likely winner, giving him a 53% chance of victory.
Mpetshi Perricard enters the tournament in poor form, holding a 1-6 record in his last seven matches. His only win during this stretch came via opponent retirement. This recent performance contrasts sharply with Thompson's form.
Thompson reached the third round in Miami and played a competitive three-set match against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Monte-Carlo after his win over the Frenchman. Ranked 41st, Thompson's recent results appear more consistent.
Also on the schedule in Rome is a first-round match between Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Laslo Djere. Djere previously defeated Etcheverry two years ago on clay in Hamburg.
Etcheverry's performance this season has been mixed, with a 9-13 overall record and a 5-7 record on clay. Djere, ranked 64th, has had a more successful season, including a title win in Santiago and reaching the semifinals in Buenos Aires.
Djere's current form gives him an edge heading into his match with Etcheverry. Both matches are scheduled for Wednesday, marking the start of the main draw action at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.
