Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard announced Greg Rusedski as his coach after losing Francisco Roig to Iga Swiatek.
The Frenchman worked briefly with Roig at the Sunshine Double, but the partnership ended after Swiatek opted for the Spaniard to replace Wim Fissette.
Mpetshi Perricard was far from happy with Roig, but he took no time at all to announce Rusedski as his new coach.
On social media, Rusedski reacted to the news while sharing a picture with the Frenchman at the Monte-Carlo Masters.
Greg Rusedski reacts to becoming Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s new coach
The British icon has previously worked with the likes of Johanna Konta and Kyle Edmund in a coaching capacity.
He has not worked with a player since Victoria Azarenka in 2024, but he has made no secret of his desire to return to that world.
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He is delighted to be working with Mpetshi Perricard and he took to social media to share his thoughts on the news.
On X, the Briton said: “Beginning a new chapter. Back on the ATP Tour with Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. Looking forward to working with all the team.”
In a further message about Mpetshi Perricard, he described the Frenchman as a “Very exciting project and player.”
Known himself as a big server during his heyday, Rusedski will surely be looking forward to working with the Frenchman’s mammoth serve.
Greg Rusedski and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s first test is tricky
It feels a long time ago since Mpetshi Perricard cracked the top 30 of the ATP Tour rankings for the first time back in 2025.
A string of poor form and performances have followed and the Frenchman currently sits outside the top 50.
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While Mpetshi Perricard’s strong serve is undeniable his ground game and return of serve leave much to be desired.
Rusedski will have his work cut out to improve the player, particularly with a difficult tournament first up in Monte-Carlo.
Mpetshi Perricard will begin his campaign against a qualifier or lucky loser with a potential second round match with Alexander Zverev on the horizon.
The Frenchman has also been drawn in the same section of the draw as Daniil Medvedev, Joao Fonseca, and Andrey Rublev.
