Gael Monfils v Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard Extended Highlights | Australian Open 2025 First Round

Watch the extended highlights of Gael Monfils v Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the first round of the Australian Open 2025.

Welcome to the official Australian Open TV YouTube channel. The Australian Open 2025 main draw runs from 12-26 January in Melbourne. The tournament takes place for the 113th time and is the first Grand Slam of the year. Jannik Sinner is the men’s singles reigning champion and Aryna Sabalenka is the women’s singles reigning champion. The tournament takes place on 25 hard courts, including Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena. Look out for highlights, press conferences, memorable moments and much more!

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[adamh]

This is an insane matchup for the first round, for both of these guys

[frankcanha]

THANK YOU AO FOR ALWAYS SHOWING THE HANDSHAKE! ITS SO IMPORTANT AND SATISFYING TO SEE THE SPORTSMANSHIP OR NOT AT THE END! 🎾🎾🎾

[stanleyfrimpong]

Monfils legendary defender. Turning defense to offense

[cubletify]

I loved the show boat Monfils. He is equally as entertaining without the trick shots. His court coverage is astounding.

[bodymind]

MonFils played very strategic. Never went for the big shot, saved energy. Incredible.

[pooolish]

A 38yr old beating a 21yr old in a best-of-five that went the distance, let that sink in. And not just any rookie, but Perricard, an amazing talent.

[FishyRealms]

I love Monfils but I didn't think he would take this. Perricard's game has been very hot recently and his serve looked untouchable. Monfils proved me wrong though. Very entertaining first round match. Well played

[darrensyoutube]

What a match. Legacy game for Monfils.

[stevel.]

Monfils must be like Kobe to Mpetshi. A star and countryman he admired growing up.

[propgee]

Good win, Gael. It is delightful to know GMP is not just a serve bot. He has rally tolerance, too

[hashword]

What a match. What a lovely exchange at the net. Perricard has such an electrifying game, appears to a bright prospect. Monfis is doing so amazing even at this age. Kudos 👏

[StanEsquibel.]

Man these first round matches are awesome, great win Monfils, thanks for longer highlights ...

[utkarshdeshmukh]

One of the greatest 1st round matches of all time! What entertainment ❤

[MoneyMattSlots]

What an incredible couple of weeks for Monfils. The best I have seen him play in many years. 🙌🏼 I think we will be watching Perricard for MANY years to come.

[RyanGimeson]

this was by the far the most enticing first round matchup on paper and boy did it not disappoint! so evenly matched, though im still pleasantly surprised to see Monfils win against a guy with this big of a serve on this fast of a surface.

[nathanielsnyder]

wow. absolutely incredible. what a treat for those who got to watch live. over the moon that monfils has been able to get back to this level at this age and after terrible injury. what an absolute treasure of a tennis player

[miguelcunanan]

I love this married Monfils. He's here for business. Just a father on a mission.

[carlosandrescastromedina]

I'm thankful for having Monfils still around, one of my favorite players since my childhood

[RogerThatTennis]

Thank you Australian Open media team, this one deserved an extended highlights 🙌🏼

[aminandanusa]

Periccard is definitely one to look out for in the coming years. Well done to both players 👏🏾