Queen's Club 2025: Brandon Nakashima vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard preview, head-to-head, prediction and pick | HSBC Championships
Match Details
Fixture: Brandon Nakashima vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
Date: June 17, 2025
Tournament: HSBC Championships
Round: First Round (Round of 32)
Venue: Queen's Club, London, United Kingdom
Category: ATP 500
Surface: Grass
Prize Money: €2,522,220
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - BBC/Tennis Channel | Canada - TSN+
Brandon Nakashima vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
Brandon Nakashima will take on Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the Queen's Club Championships.
Nakashima has been knocking on the door to make a significant impact this year. After semifinal runs in Acapulco and Houston, he reached the fourth round in Miami and Madrid. He also reached the last 16 in Hamburg but lost to Luciano Darderi in three sets.
The American will enter London after a quartefinal exit in Stuttgart. He started his campaign by cruising past Jacob Fearnley and Learner Tien in the initial few rounds but came up short against Alexander Zverev. The German defeated him in straight sets 7-5, 6-4.
Meanwhile, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard has made a slow start this year. After a semifinal run in Brisbane, he's registered early exits in Melbourne, Miami, Monte-Carlo and Madrid. He also participated in the French Open but lost to Damir Dzumhur in the second round.
Perricard will enter London after a second-round exit in Stuttgart. He started his campaign with a solid win against Roman Safiullin but couldn't make his mark against Felix Auger-Aliassime. The Canadian outfoxed him in a gripping encounter, 6-4, 6-4.
Brandon Nakashima vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard head-to-head
The head-to-head between the duo is locked at 0-0.
Brandon Nakashima vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard odds
(Odds will be updated when available)
Brandon Nakashima vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard prediction
Nakashima is an efficient player on grass. He reached the fourth-round of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships and the semifinals of the Stuttgart Open last year. The American has already made a solid start on grass and will be keen to improve further in London.
Perricard, meanwhile, won two titles on tour last year apart from a fourth-round finish in Wimbledon. He will be eager to raise his level this month and make a deep run in London. The Frenchman likes to rely on his serve and has great awareness on the court.
Considering their experience on tour and results in the last few months, Nakashima will be a slight favorite to come out on top. If the American begins well and converts his chances in the opening half hour, he should be able to secure the win in the first round.
Pick: Nakashima to win in straight sets.