Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor Beats Mpetshi Perricard in Straight Sets

Tallon Griekspoor advances in Rotterdam with solid win

Tallon Griekspoor defeats Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4, 6-4 in Rotterdam Open. Dutchman advances to face Quentin Halys in round 2.

Griekspoor survived a nail-biting third game, fending off three break points...

Tallon Griekspoor kicked off his Rotterdam campaign with a straight-sets win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, 6-4, 6-4, on centre court. This victory marks a strong start for Griekspoor, who's looking to bounce back from a disappointing quarter-final exit in Montpellier against Titouan Droguet.

Griekspoor's next opponent will be Quentin Halys, who eliminated Dutch wild card Mees Rottgering in three sets. The Dutchman's form has been inconsistent, but he's determined to turn things around, saying “the best is yet to come” after a tough win earlier in the tournament.

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Tallon Griekspoor defeats Mpetshi Perricard 6–4 6–4 to make it 19 wins in his last 23 on home soil #abnamroopen pic.twitter.com/G9lqKnej2S

— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) February 10, 2026

Griekspoor faced off against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in Rotterdam, and he got off to a strong start, holding his serve and breaking the Frenchman's in the first game. He capitalized on his fourth break point, and from there, Griekspoor kept his cool, fending off a break point at 40-15 to take the set on his second set point.

Mpetshi Perricard had chances to turn things around, with three break points, but Griekspoor's defense was solid, and he sealed the set.

The second set was a thrilling battle on the Ahoy hardcourt, with both players giving it their all. Griekspoor survived a nail-biting third game, fending off three break points, and went on to break Mpetshi Perricard in the ninth game. He sealed the win with a love game, showcasing his strong performance.

Griekspoor's next opponent is Quentin Halys, who beat Dutch wild card Mees Rottgering in three sets. The Dutchman's looking strong, but Halys will be a tough test.