The story would have been so beautiful. Ugo Humbert was the first Frenchman to reach the final of the Masters 1000 in Paris (formerly Bercy) in 13 years. In 2011, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga failed in the final against the legend Roger Federer. Unfortunately, Ugo Humbert also failed to win a major title at home. Alexander Zverev, 3rd in the ATP, crushed Messin, ranked 18th, in two sets (6-2, 6-2). The French player simply found himself stronger than him.
With a perfect match, the German player won his 7th Masters 1000, his first in Paris. A major performance in a room acquired by the French. Thanks to his quality of service, Zverev completed the match in 1 hour 15 minutes. This meeting also marked the last in Bercy, since the competition moves next year to the Défense Arena.
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An almost perfect week
Ugo Humbert’s journey remains exceptional this week. The French left-hander notably managed to defeat the tournament favorite, the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in three sets during the round of 16 (6-1 / 3-6 / 7-5). The semi-final between him and the Russian Kachanov yesterday dragged on for three long hours. A fierce fight which weighed on the form of Ugo Humbert this Sunday.
“I gave everything, but I was exhausted,” said the native of Metz at the microphone of Eurosport. The next big event not to be missed will take place in Melbour […] Read more
