Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard defeated Nick Kyrgios 7–6, 6–7, 7–6 in the first round of the ATP 250 Brisbane event on hard court on 31 December 2024, upsetting the pre-match favourite despite Kyrgios entering as the marginal odds-on choice. The match proved exceptionally tight, with all three sets decided in tiebreaks, reflecting the competitive equilibrium between the two players. Perricard's capacity to win the crucial moments in each tiebreak proved decisive in securing passage to the second round. The result represents a significant scalp for Perricard against a returning Kyrgios and underscores his ability to perform in high-pressure situations against established opponents.