Faraj Benlahoucine, Media365, published on Sunday November 3, 2024 at 4:56 p.m.
Powerless against an Alexander Zverev who was far too strong, Ugo Humbert was swept away in the final of the Rolex Paris Masters (6-2, 6-2). The Frenchman will have to wait before lifting his first Masters 1000.
The day after his stunning semi-final against the Russian Karen Khachanov, Ugo Humbert's daydream of winning the last edition of the Rolex Paris Masters organized in Bercy was suddenly shattered. Faced with a clearly superior Alexander Zverev, the Frenchman had no say in the matter. He only led after the start of hostilities, winning the first game before quickly giving in to the German's mastery. Feverish on his throw in play – 4 double faults, 52% of first balls – Ugo Humbert in return failed to obtain the slightest break point.
These average statistics combined with its 25 unforced errors led Mosellan to be soundly swept away in 1h16 with a final score of 6-2, 6-2. He therefore did not emerge victorious in his very first Masters 1000 final, leaving Alexander Zverev to conquer his 23rd career title, the 7th Masters 1000. This first triumph in Paris will propel Alexander Zverev to world No. 2 this Monday in the ATP rankings. And for the little anecdote, he is the first German since Boris Becker in 1992 to win the indoor tournament in the capital. He will be the last winner in history at the Accor Arena because from next year, the tournament will move to the west of Paris at the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre.
