The French lefty Ugo Humbert He is the hero of the Paris Masters 1000 ATP. In his country, with indoor conditions and hard courts that are very fast, all his talents are emphasized. The 26-year-old, world number 18, will play this Sunday in the final of the second most important French tournament, after Roland Garros.
It was against the German Alexander Zverev who snatched the world number two from Carlos Alcaraz once defeated the Dane in the semifinals Holger Rune by 6-3 and 7-6 (4).
The Spaniard left this position in suspense when he fell in the round of 16 against Humbert, completing the feat of defeating Alcaraz, putting himself in a direct fight for the title. He defeated the Russian Karen Khachanov of 6-7 (6), 6-4 and 6-3. Has thirteen consecutive indoor matches won by his country, after besting Metz 2023 and Marseille 2024.
Khachanov, recent champion in Almaty and finalist in Vienna, tore his hamstring midway through the third set, when he dominated 3-2 without a break. He placed his hand on the inside of her right thigh. He was treated by physio, but there was no solution. The student of Pepo Clavet He had to concede, with only his second loss in the last fourteen games.
Humbert became the first French finalist at the Paris Masters 1000 ATP since then Jo-Wilfried Tsonga lost in Roger Federer in 2011. He sought to replace Tsonga himself in 2008, champion in this edition at the expense of David Nalbandian.
It’s 1-1 together Alexander Zverev who became the executioner in the 2023 draw, 6-4, 6-7 (3) and 7-6 (5) in the round of sixteen. Humbert won the Halle grass duel in 2021, 7-6 (4), 3-6 and 6-3 in the round of 16.
Paris will have a new champion, leaving behind two former winners like Holger Rune and Karen Khachanov. Novak Djokovic nor did he defend the crown, not knowing if he would attend the ATP Finals in Turin if he qualifies. Right now he has a position even if he is not playing in the French capital.
Source: La Verdad
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